Israel's Interior Ministry Officially Recognizes New Samaria Settlement
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Israel's Ministry of Interior has officially recognized the new settlement of Noa in northern Samaria, granting it an official code and enabling independent access to state services and infrastructure. This is the 40th such code issued under a policy by Minister Bezalel Smotrich to establish new communities. The settlement, located near Ganim and Kadim, was approved by the Security Cabinet in March 2026 and its boundaries were finalized by IDF Central Command chief Major General Avi Bluth. Formal recognition allows Noa to receive services like direct water supply and postal services.
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- Israel's Interior Ministry officially recognized the new settlement of Noa in northern Samaria.
- The settlement received an official code, completing its legalization and enabling independent access to state services.
- This is the 40th local code issued under Minister Bezalel Smotrich's policy for new communities in Judea and Samaria.
- Noa was approved as a separate locality by the Security Cabinet in March 2026.
- IDF Central Command chief Major General Avi Bluth signed the order establishing Noa's jurisdictional boundaries.
- The settlement will now receive services including direct water supply and postal services.
Israel's Ministry of Interior has officially recognized the settlement of Noa in northern Samaria, granting it an official code and completing its legalization process. This designation allows the community to independently receive state services and infrastructure.
According to Israel National News, this marks the 40th local code issued under a policy led by Minister of Finance and Defense Bezalel Smotrich, aimed at establishing new communities and formalizing the status of youth communities in Judea and Samaria. The settlement of Noa is located within the Samaria Regional Council's jurisdiction, near the settlements of Ganim and Kadim.
The decision to separate Noa as an independent locality was made by the Security Cabinet in March 2026. Subsequently, the Civil Administration and the Settlement Administration within the Ministry of Defense completed the necessary groundwork. The commander of the IDF's Central Command, Major General Avi Bluth, signed the order establishing the settlement's jurisdictional boundaries.
With the official code now granted, Noa has achieved formal recognition, enabling it to be acknowledged by all government ministries. Residents can now expect services such as an approved military security coordinator, postal services, and direct water supply connections through the national company Mekorot.
Minister Smotrich hailed the development, stating that the issuance of 40 territorial codes for new and legalized settlements in under a year is a historic achievement.
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