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Major Industrial Zone Launched in Northern Samaria
A new 800-dunam industrial zone named Bustanai Heifetz was launched in northern Samaria on Thursday, November 12, 2026, following a decade of planning. Located near the community of Avnei Hefetz, the project is expected to become one of the largest industrial areas in Judea and Samaria, creating thousands of jobs and boosting the local economy.
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What happened
- 01A new 800-dunam industrial zone named Bustanai Heifetz was launched near the community of Avnei Hefetz in northern Samaria on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
- 02The project has been in planning for ten years and is expected to create thousands of jobs in Judea and Samaria.
- 03The site will feature 96 plots designated for industry, commerce, and offices, with tenders open until the end of November.
- 04Minister of Construction and Housing Chaim Katz and Minister of Economy Nir Barkat attended the cornerstone-laying ceremony.
- 05Yossi Dagan, Head of the Shomron Regional Council, called the project a historic achievement and a significant economic engine for the region.
- 06The development is managed by the Shomron Regional Council's economic company, Shachak, alongside the Israel Land Authority.
- 07The industrial zone is located approximately 15 minutes from Highway 6 and 25 minutes from Netanya.
The development is being managed by Shachak, the economic company of the Shomron Regional Council, in cooperation with the Israel Land Authority. The site will feature 96 plots designated for industry, commerce, and offices, with its strategic location offering quick access to major highways, reaching Highway 6 in about 15 minutes and Netanya in approximately 25 minutes.
Government ministers and local leaders attended the cornerstone-laying ceremony, including Minister of Construction and Housing Chaim Katz, Minister of Economy Nir Barkat, Member of Knesset Boaz Bismuth, and the Head of the Shomron Regional Council, Yossi Dagan. Tenders for marketing the plots are currently open, with proposals due by the end of November.
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