Massive Industrial Zone Launched in Northern Samaria
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israel has launched a new industrial zone, "Bustanai Heifetz," spanning 800 dunams in northern Samaria, with 96 plots for industry, commerce, and offices. The project, planned for a decade, aims to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs. Ministers Chaim Katz and Nir Barkat, along with local leaders like Yossi Dagan, attended the cornerstone ceremony, emphasizing settlement growth and economic development.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A new 800-dunam industrial zone, "Bustanai Heifetz," has been launched in northern Samaria.
- The zone will feature 96 plots for industry, commerce, and offices, with tenders closing end of November.
- Ministers Chaim Katz and Nir Barkat attended the cornerstone ceremony for the project.
- Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, called it a historic achievement and economic engine.
- The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and strengthen local communities.
A cornerstone ceremony was held for the "Bustanai Heifetz" industrial zone, a major new development spanning approximately 800 dunams (about 200 acres) in northern Samaria. The zone will feature 96 plots designated for industry, commerce, and offices. Ministers Chaim Katz and Nir Barkat, Member of Knesset Boaz Bismuth, and Head of the Samaria Regional Council Yossi Dagan attended the event.
Yossi Dagan stated that the industrial zone will serve as a significant economic engine for the revitalized communities of northern Samaria. The project, which has been in planning for 10 years, is situated near the settlement of Avnei Heifetz and is strategically located about 15 minutes from Highway 6 and 25 minutes from Netanya.
The development is being managed by Shachak, the economic company of the Samaria Regional Council, in cooperation with the Israel Land Authority (RAMI). A tender for the plots is currently open until the end of November, with significant interest already registered from entrepreneurs and business owners.
Minister of Construction and Housing Chaim Katz emphasized that the project is part of a long-term vision for developing northern Samaria, including housing and infrastructure. He noted that the industrial zone will create local employment opportunities, strengthening settlement and providing an economic foundation for new families.
Minister of Economy Nir Barkat described the initiative as a major step in consolidating Israel's de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. He also expressed a future aspiration to dismantle the Palestinian Authority.
Member of Knesset Boaz Bismuth asserted the right of the Jewish people to establish themselves in Samaria, calling it their homeland. Yossi Dagan concluded by highlighting the project as a historic achievement, complementing the recent establishment of 11 new settlements in the region over the past eight months. He stressed that a strong settlement requires a strong economic base, envisioning a complete region with schools, roads, businesses, and employment for residents.
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