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West Bank Apartment Sales Double Amid Unprecedented Construction Boom
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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago
What happened
West Bank apartment sales have doubled in the first half of 2026 compared to all of 2025, driven by a construction boom and settlement expansion. This surge coincides with a shift towards denser housing projects and is accompanied by the displacement of Palestinian communities and increased demolitions.
- 01West Bank apartment sales doubled in H1 2026 versus all of 2025.
- 02Construction is shifting from single homes to denser apartment projects.
- 03Settlement expansion includes new outposts and housing unit plans.
- 04Buyer demographics are changing, attracting young families.
- 05Palestinian communities face displacement and demolitions.
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