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Israeli Security Cabinet Approves 104th Settlement in Samaria Amid Expansion Drive
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First reported by Now 14 · 8 hours ago
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Israel's Security Cabinet approved the creation of the 104th settlement, Sha-Nur East, in northern Samaria as part of a large-scale expansion plan. The move, led by Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Katz, aims to strengthen Israeli presence despite international pressure to halt construction.
- 01Israeli Security Cabinet approves 104th settlement, Sha-Nur East, in northern Samaria.
- 02Settlement will be on state land near existing Sha-Nur, close to strategic Route 60.
- 03Plan is part of a broader 'settlement revolution' including farms and infrastructure expansion.
- 04Bezalel Smotrich calls it a historic move preventing a 'terror state' inside Israel.
- 05Approval counters opposition plans to evacuate settlements, reinforcing Israeli control.
- 06Decision faces international pressure amid calls to freeze West Bank construction.
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