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Smotrich Says He Will Advance Thousands More Homes in Gevaot

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By דסק C14

What happened

Bezalel Smotrich said he plans to approve thousands more homes in Gevaot, after more than 800 units were already approved. At a ceremony in Gush Etzion, he said the goal is to turn the settlement into a new city, while local leaders praised the expansion.

  • 01Smotrich plans to approve thousands more homes in Gevaot.
  • 02More than 800 housing units have already been approved there.
  • 03He said the project aims to turn Gevaot into a new city.
  • 04Yaron Rosental said Gush Etzion has doubled its settlements in three years.
  • 05Hundreds attended the ceremony, including local families and guests.

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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Smotrich Says He Will Advance Thousands More Homes in Gevaot
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Gush Etzion Doubles Its Number of Communities in Three Years Under Smotrich