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Over 4,000 Families Register for New Settlements in Northern West Bank Amid Limited Capacity

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Over 4,000 Families Register for New Settlements in Northern West Bank Amid Limited Capacity
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago

What happened

Over 4,000 families have applied to join 19 new settlements planned in northern Samaria, but only hundreds can be accommodated initially due to limited resources. The program, led by Israeli government officials, aims to expand in future phases to house more families, including those from central Israel and abroad.

  • 01More than 4,000 families registered for 19 new settlements in northern Samaria.
  • 02Only a few hundred families can be absorbed in the initial phase due to resource limits.
  • 03Half of applicants come from Judea and Samaria; 30% from central Israel and Jerusalem.
  • 04Families from abroad, including Switzerland and Miami, are considering immigration.
  • 05The plan includes four former Disengagement Plan settlements and 15 new ones.
  • 06Government ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Katz lead the initiative.

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People
Bezalel SmotrichIsrael KatzYossi Dagan
OrganizationsSamaria Regional Council, Emunah movement, Alon Moreh Yeshiva, Eli Yeshiva, Tel Aviv Yeshiva, Baruchin Yeshiva
PlacesSamaria, West Bank, Judea and Samaria, Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva, Netanya, Jerusalem, Switzerland

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SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Over 4,000 Families Register for New Settlements in Northern West Bank Amid Limited Capacity
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Over 4,000 Families Register for New Settlements in Northern West Bank

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