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Israeli Government Allocates Over 45 Million Shekels to Boost Tourism and Rabbinical Courts in West Bank

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 5, 2026

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The Israeli government approved a 45 million shekel investment to promote tourism infrastructure and strengthen rabbinical courts in the West Bank, supporting settlement development and religious institutions.

01Israeli government allocates 27 million shekels to boost tourism in Judea and Samaria.
0220 million shekels will fund hotel construction and expansion from 2026 to 2030.
037 million shekels designated for multi-year tourism planning and marketing.
0418 million shekels approved to enhance rabbinical courts’ security, training, and technology.
0512 million shekels for court security and cleaning, 3 million for staff training, 3 million for tech upgrades.
06Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich leads the initiative to strengthen settlements and religious institutions.

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