Israeli Cabinet Approves NIS 1.3 Billion Budget for New Settlements in West Bank
The Israeli cabinet approved a budget of 1.3 billion shekels for establishing new settlements in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank). This decision was made about a month ago but kept confidential to avoid embarrassing the United States. The approval came as part of a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and Settlement and National Missions Minister Orit Strook.
The allocated funds are intended for building pioneering neighborhoods in dozens of settlements previously authorized by cabinet decisions during the current government’s tenure. The budget will also support infrastructure development to enable initial habitation alongside ongoing construction work. This move continues a series of recent government decisions, including financing roads, planning, and security components for the new settlements.
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