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First time in decades: construction approved for Hebron yeshiva after Smotrich announcement
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55% centerFirst reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
Hebron construction was approved for the first time in decades without municipal consent, following Bezalel Smotrich’s announcement about “canceling the Hebron Accords.” The Higher Planning Council also approved 576 new housing units in the West Bank and a 1,000-square-meter building for the Shavei Hebron yeshiva near Beit Romano.
- 01Hebron construction was approved without municipal approval for the first time in decades.
- 02The decision came one day after Smotrich’s “cancellation of the Hebron Accords” statement.
- 03The Higher Planning Council approved 576 new West Bank housing units.
- 04A 1,000-square-meter building was approved for Shavei Hebron yeshiva near Beit Romano.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
First time in decades: construction approved for Hebron yeshiva after Smotrich announcement
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Hebron Building Approved for First Time in Decades After Smotrich Announcement
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Palestinian Authority condemns Smotrich over Hebron planning powers move
N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Foreign Ministry Says Hebron Accord Still Stands After Smotrich Claims Otherwise
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Foreign Ministry says the Hebron Agreement remains in force after Smotrich's claim
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Foreign Ministry Says Hebron Agreement Remains in Force, Rejects Smotrich's Claim
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Foreign Ministry Says Hebron Agreement Remains in Force After Smotrich Claims
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Foreign Ministry Says Hebron Accords Remain in Force After Smotrich Claim
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Hamas Slams Smotrich Over Hebron Move, Warns of Unprecedented Escalation
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Smotrich Says Hebron Planning Powers Have Been Revoked and Returned to Israel
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Smotrich Says Israel Has Revoked the Hebron Accords’ Planning Powers
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Smotrich Says Hebron Agreement Planning Powers Have Been Revoked
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Smotrich Says Hebron Planning Powers Were Pulled Back From Palestinian Municipality
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Smotrich Announces End to Hebron Planning Provisions from 1997 Accord
N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Smotrich Says Israel Has Ended Hebron Accord Planning Provisions After Nearly 30 Years
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