The Jewish Press reported that Mk Betzalel Smotrich issued a statement in support of Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu's plan to build 700 housing units for Arabs in Area C.
“For the first time, we are taking responsibility and formulate strategic government policy regarding Area C after 10 years of only Arab strategy,” Smotrich wrote, he also listed the benefits of such a plan:
“1. Construction only for the Arabs who are the original inhabitants of Area C.
2. Building solely in a way that serves Israel’s security and strategic interests while undermining the other side’s strategic takeover efforts.
3. Formulating policies to curb the other side’s takeover, enforcing the law, demolition of illegal construction and reversal of land grabs.”
“I am delighted to share the credit with other ministers for turning the table and turning the ship’s wheel in this regard,” Smotrich stated, he also thanked members of the NGO Regavim, who have been trying to raise Israeli public awareness in this area.
“Persistence and determination bring influence and change,” Smotrich said.