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Israel Approves Historic Plan to Double Route 60 Capacity in West Bank

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Israel Approves Historic Plan to Double Route 60 Capacity in West Bank
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago

What happened

Israel has approved a historic plan to expand Route 60 in the West Bank to four lanes, improving safety and connectivity between Jerusalem and the region. The project supports settlement growth and aims to prevent the rise of a terror state, with new housing units also approved in Eli. Officials hailed the move as a strategic step toward developing Judea and Samaria for a projected population of one million.

  • 01Israel approves expansion of Route 60 to four lanes between British Police and Tapuach junctions.
  • 02The upgrade aims to improve safety, reduce traffic, and enhance security for West Bank residents.
  • 03Finance and Defense Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls it a move to prevent a terror state.
  • 04Hundreds of new housing units approved in the settlement of Eli, including memorial neighborhoods.
  • 05Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Gantz calls it a major milestone for regional development.
  • 06The project supports the goal of reaching one million residents in Judea and Samaria.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israel Approves Historic Plan to Double Route 60 Capacity in West Bank
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel Approves Expansion of Route 60 to Four Lanes Between British Police Junction and Tapuach

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