Israel Formalizes and Expands Karmi Oz Settlement by Over 1,100 Dunams in West Bank
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel has officially formalized and expanded the Karmi Oz settlement in the West Bank by 1,152 dunams, enabling construction of over 600 housing units. The move, part of a broader government effort, also includes formal recognition of Karmi Oz and Sahalav settlements, with Sahalav planned as a new city. Israeli officials hailed the decision as historic and a commitment to settlement growth despite opposition.
- 01Karmi Oz settlement in the West Bank expanded by 1,152 dunams for housing development.
- 02Over 600 new housing units planned under the first detailed plan for Karmi Oz expansion.
- 03Karmi Oz and Sahalav settlements officially recognized with settlement symbols by the Ministry of Interior.
- 04Sahalav declared a new settlement in December 2025, planned to become a city over 4,500 dunams.
- 05The expansion follows a December 2025 Israeli Security Cabinet decision and concludes a long formalization process.
- 06Officials emphasize the move as historic justice and a commitment to settlement growth despite opposition.
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