Israeli Government Approves 34 New Settlements in West Bank and Jordan Valley
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
In March 2024, Israel's Security Cabinet approved 34 new settlements in the West Bank and Jordan Valley, a decision publicly revealed in June. Led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the move expands Israeli presence in strategic areas, part of a broader government policy to strengthen settlements. The plan has significant political and security implications and may impact international relations.
- 01Israeli Security Cabinet approved 34 new settlements in West Bank and Jordan Valley in March 2024.
- 02Settlements will be spread across Samaria, Benjamin, Hebron Hills, Jordan Valley, Gush Etzion, and Megilot.
- 03Total of 103 settlements approved since current government took office, including 69 during its tenure.
- 04Government calls the move strategic to strengthen Israeli presence and prevent a "terror state."
- 05Finance Minister Smotrich hailed it as a flagship settlement decision and criticized opposition.
- 06Publication was delayed for months; full details released only recently.
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