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Israeli Cabinet Approves $370 Million Budget for New Settlements in West Bank
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 13, 2026
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Israel's Security Cabinet approved a 1.3 billion shekel budget to build dozens of new settlements in the West Bank, aiming to accelerate construction and habitation. The plan, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and key ministers, includes infrastructure and security development, with many settlements expected to be populated by summer.
- 01Israeli Security Cabinet approved 1.3 billion shekels for new West Bank settlements.
- 02Budget funds pioneering neighborhoods, infrastructure, and development projects.
- 03Plan proposed by Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Strook, implemented by relevant ministries.
- 04Minister Smotrich expects many settlements to be populated by summer due to high demand.
- 05Minister Strook calls it the largest Zionist settlement decision in history.
- 06The initiative includes funding for roads, security, and permanent habitation structures.
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