Israeli Government Approves New Jewish Settlement East of Sha'Nur in Northern Samaria
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
Israel's Security Cabinet approved a new Jewish settlement east of Sha'Nur in northern Samaria, marking the 19th community under the Connectivity Plan. The move, supported by key ministers and the Shomron Regional Council, aims to strengthen Jewish presence on a strategic route. Yossi Dagan, expelled from Sha'Nur in 2005 and now returned, hailed the decision as a historic correction and a firm response to terrorism.
- 01Israeli Security Cabinet approves new Jewish settlement east of Sha'Nur in northern Samaria.
- 02The settlement will be the 19th under the Connectivity Plan with hundreds of housing units.
- 03Yossi Dagan, Shomron Council head, returned to Sha'Nur after expulsion in 2005.
- 04Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Katz led the approval process.
- 05The new settlement is positioned on strategic Route 60, replacing the former Paratroopers base.
- 06Dagan called the move a historic correction and a strong response to terrorism.
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