Israel National NewsNews BriefsGovernment approves five new towns in the NegevGovernment approves five new towns in the Negev Jan 25, 2026, 4:34 PM (GMT+2)The government on Sunday approved a proposal by Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz and Settlements Minister Orit Struck to establish five new community settlements in the eastern Be'er Sheva metropolitan area. Read moreFound a mistake? Contact us