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Benzi Lieberman Says Settlement Future Is Strong Despite Extremist Violence
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 12, 2026
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Benzi Lieberman says the post-October 7 public mood strengthens his optimism about settlement in Judea and Samaria. In a Channel 7 podcast, he praises infrastructure and administrative changes, condemns extremist violence, and argues the area can help solve Israel’s housing shortage.
- 01Lieberman says October 7 and the war deepened Israeli self-examination and strengthened public resilience.
- 02He credits Bezalel Smotrich’s civilian transfer and road projects for settlement expansion.
- 03He condemns extremist violence against Arabs and IDF soldiers, calling it damaging and unacceptable.
- 04He says Judea and Samaria could host new cities and ease Israel’s housing crisis.
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