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New Settlement Emek Dotan Begins Construction in Northern West Bank with Hundreds of Families Planned

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First reported by Srugim · 22 minutes ago

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The Shomron Regional Council and Amana have begun constructing the Emek Dotan settlement in northern West Bank, aiming to house hundreds of families as part of a broader plan to build 19 new settlements. The project, supported by Israeli government ministers, symbolizes a return and expansion of Israeli communities in the area.

01Emek Dotan settlement begins construction with residential caravans installed in northern West Bank.
02The project is part of a plan to establish 19 new settlements in the Shomron region.
03Shomron Council head Yossi Dagan and Amana movement lead the initiative.
04Government ministers Israel Katz, Bezalel Smotrich, and Yoav Kish support the settlement efforts.
05Education Ministry commits to providing schooling in the new community.
06Rabbi Chaim Baruch highlights the settlement's role in restoring unity among Israelis.

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