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New Ultra-Orthodox Neighborhood in West Kiryat Gat to Welcome First Families in 28 Months
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Yitzhak Goldknopf toured the West Kiryat Gat ultra-Orthodox neighborhood project, which will offer 7,500 homes with half under affordable pricing. The first families are expected to move in within 28 months, marking progress on a major housing initiative for the Haredi community in southern Israel.
- 01West Kiryat Gat ultra-Orthodox neighborhood will have 7,500 housing units.
- 02About 50% of homes will be sold under the affordable 'Target Price' program.
- 03First families expected to move in within approximately 28 months.
- 04Project includes schools, synagogues, public buildings, and commercial areas.
- 05Yitzhak Goldknopf led efforts to designate the neighborhood for the Haredi community.
- 06Development is part of broader housing initiatives to address Israel's housing shortage.
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