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Finance Minister Smotrich and Mayor Collaborate on $3 Billion Plan to Strengthen Jewish Settlements in Galilee

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By מתי טוכפלד

First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 29, 2026

What happened

Nof HaGalil's mayor met with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to discuss a 3 billion shekel plan to strengthen Jewish settlements in the Galilee. The mayor presented Smotrich with the city's key in appreciation of his support, while the minister reaffirmed commitment to the region's development amid ongoing security concerns.

  • 01Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Nof HaGalil mayor discussed a 3 billion shekel budget for northern Israel.
  • 02The budget includes significant tax benefits for Nof HaGalil and other northern communities.
  • 03Mayor Ronen Plot presented Smotrich with the symbolic key to Nof HaGalil.
  • 04Smotrich thanked the mayor and expressed confidence in the city's future.
  • 05Plot congratulated Smotrich on his grandson's birth, whose father was wounded in Lebanon border fighting.
  • 06The measures aim to strengthen Jewish settlements in the Galilee amid security challenges.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Bezalel Smotrich
OrganizationsGovernment of Israel
PlacesNof HaGalil, Galilee, Northern Israel, Lebanon border

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Finance Minister Smotrich and Mayor Collaborate on $3 Billion Plan to Strengthen Jewish Settlements in Galilee
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Nof HaGalil Honors Finance Minister Smotrich with City Key for Supporting Northern Development
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Nof HaGalil Mayor Presents Treasury Minister Smotrich With City Key for Advancing Northern Budget

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