Tonight, the Security Cabinet gave its approval to a proposal put forward by Bezalel Smotrich, the Minister in the Ministry of Defense. The proposal will allow for the separation of 13 communities in Judea and Samaria from their neighboring communities, with the aim of officially recognizing them as independent entities.
This initiative, spearheaded by Minister Smotrich as part of his responsibilities within the Settlement Administration, comes at a time when there has been approval for the construction of tens of thousands of new housing units in the region. It marks another important milestone in the ongoing efforts to normalize and regulate the settlement enterprise.
The communities affected by this decision include Alon, Harasha, Kerem Reim, Neria, Migron, Shvut Rachel, Avnat, Brosh HaBika, Leshem, Nofei Nechemia, Tal Menashe, Ibei HaNahal, and Gevaot.
Previously, these communities were officially considered part of larger, surrounding “parent” communities, sometimes for decades, which led to various management challenges in their daily operations. Granting them independent status will be a major advancement, allowing for better support and development.
Minister Smotrich commented, “We continue, with God’s help, to lead a revolution of normalization and regulation in the settlement enterprise. Instead of hiding and apologizing – we raise the flag, build, and settle. This is another important step toward de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.”
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