Defense Minister Benny Gantz pre-approved a number of construction initiatives for the "Palestinian" sector for next week as part of the Civil Administration's Planning and Licensing Subcommittee.

Among the initiatives: A plan to expand Walajeh and Hizma, validating the plan for a hotel in the Bethlehem area, discussions on a plan for a hotel in Beit Jala, and requesting the regulation of agricultural buildings on the land of Aura al Faroh.