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Israel Approves Construction of 541 Homes in West Bank Settlements
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved the construction of 541 new homes in the West Bank settlements of Avigail, Mitzpe Kramim, and Kiryat Arba. The decision also grants legal status to Avigail and Mitzpe Kramim, resolving a long-standing legal dispute for the latter.
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- 01Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved 541 new homes in West Bank settlements.
- 02The settlements of Avigail and Mitzpe Kramim received official legal status.
- 03Avigail will receive 278 housing units, formalizing an outpost from 2001.
- 04Mitzpe Kramim will get 63 apartments, ending a 27-year legal battle.
- 05An additional 200 housing units were approved for Kiryat Arba.
- 06Smotrich cited restoring justice and enhancing national security as reasons for the approvals.
Smotrich stated the move aims to restore justice and strengthen national security, countering potential Palestinian statehood scenarios. The ministry plans further expansion of settlement construction.
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