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News and updates about construction in Judea and Samaria

Under Smotrich’s leadership:

Four new jurisdictional areas established in Judea and Samaria

Four new jurisdictional areas approved in Judea and Samaria in the past week. This move will enable the advancement of construction for thousands of housing units in the region.

Four new jurisdictional areas established in Judea and Samaria

First publication:

Six new jurisdictional areas in Judea and Samaria

Through the efforts of Minister Smotrich: Over the past week, six new jurisdictional areas have been approved in Judea and Samaria, encompassing nearly 3,000 dunams, which will allow for the advancement of construction of over 6,000 housing units. In the coming weeks, about 15 additional jurisdictional areas will be approved.

Six new jurisdictional areas in Judea and Samaria

The Importance of building and settling Judea and Samaria

Jewish building and settling in Judea and Samaria is more than an ideological position; it is a necessary measure to ensure Israel’s security and safeguard its people from the strategic vulnerabilities. Op-ed.

The Importance of building and settling Judea and Samaria

Following construction approval:

Abbas spokesman calls for sanctions against Israel

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for Mahmoud Abbas, criticizes Israel's approval of new housing units in Maaleh Adumim, Efrat, and Kedar.

Abbas spokesman calls for sanctions against Israel

Blinken:

'Settlements inconsistent with international law'

Secretary of State reverses policy set by predecessor Mike Pompeo, says Washington views the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as “inconsistent with international law”.

'Settlements inconsistent with international law'

In response to attack:

Government to promote 3,000 homes in Maaleh Adumim

Supreme Planning Council will be asked to approve about 2,350 units in Maaleh Adumim, 694 units in Efrat and about 300 units in Kedar.

Government to promote 3,000 homes in Maaleh Adumim

Report:

Netanyahu pledges to freeze construction until end of 2023

Sources say Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden that there would be no new construction in Judea and Samaria until the end of the year.

Netanyahu pledges to freeze construction until end of 2023

UN Secretary-General:

'Settlements are a flagrant violation of international law'

Antonio Guterres issues scathing criticism of Israel’s approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria.

'Settlements are a flagrant violation of international law'

State Department:

'We're deeply troubled by new Israeli construction'

State Department spokesperson on approval of housing units in Judea and Samaria: Settlements are an impediment to a two-state solution.

'We're deeply troubled by new Israeli construction'

5,700 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

5,700 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

US official:

'We do not support additional settlement activity'

White House official reiterates opposition to new construction in Judea and Samaria after Ben Gvir urges Evyatar residents to build more.

'We do not support additional settlement activity'

Morocco cancels second summit of Negev Forum

The decision follows recent security escalation in Judea and Samaria and Israel new construction plans in the area.

Morocco cancels second summit of Negev Forum

New neighborhood breaks ground in Eli

Just days after the shooting attack that left four Israelis dead at nearby Eli Junction, a new neighborhood has broken ground in Eli.

New neighborhood breaks ground in Eli

Record high in new construction in Judea and Samaria

The one thousand housing units approved in the town near the recent shooting attack have brought construction to unprecedented levels.

Record high in new construction in Judea and Samaria

'A violation of int'l law':

UN chief criticizes Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: Settlements are a major obstacle to the realization of a viable two-state solution.

UN chief criticizes Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

US:

'We are deeply troubled by new Judea and Samaria construction'

State Department on approval of 4,500 housing units: US opposes unilateral actions that make two-state solution difficult to achieve.

'We are deeply troubled by new Judea and Samaria construction'

Govt. to greatly reduce approval time for Yesha construction

New regulations to be announced today to reduce approval process from 6 steps to 2.

Govt. to greatly reduce approval time for Yesha construction

Council approves:

4,500 housing units in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister Smotrich says Judea and Samaria residents no longer being treated as second-class citizens with new construction.

4,500 housing units in Judea and Samaria

Thousands of housing units to be approved in Judea and Samaria

A planning council meeting next week is expected to approve a series of construction projects for multiple Israeli towns.

Thousands of housing units to be approved in Judea and Samaria

'Serious violations of int'l law'

Latin American countries criticize Israeli construction

Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico express concern over actions that challenge " the viability of the two-State solution".

Latin American countries criticize Israeli construction

Judea and Samaria are talking

The Chafetz Chaim once said that world disasters are messages from G-d to do teshuva.

Judea and Samaria are talking

US mulling further steps against Judea and Samaria construction

US officials tell Axios the Israelis were told there will be a strong response to new Judea and Samaria construction.

US mulling further steps against Judea and Samaria construction

Report:

Smotrich to control construction approval in Judea and Samaria

Likud and Religious Zionist parties reportedly agree to dramatically reduce PM's involvement in construction approval for Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich to control construction approval in Judea and Samaria

4,000 units approved for Judea and Samaria despite US opposition

PM Bennett prevents additional 1,800 units being approved for construction to placate Biden Administration.

4,000 units approved for Judea and Samaria despite US opposition

Israeli officials believe:

Biden's visit to E. Jerusalem - a response to construction

Americans plan for Biden to visit Arab hospital in eastern Jerusalem in response to approval of 3,988 housing units in Judea and Samaria.

Biden's visit to E. Jerusalem - a response to construction

State Department:

'Expansion of settlements damages two-state solution'

State Department responds to planned approval of new homes in Judea and Samaria: We strongly oppose the expansion of settlements.

'Expansion of settlements damages two-state solution'

Yesha Council:

'The government has no right to exist'

Yesha Council issues harsh statement against the government following meeting on the fight against construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

'The government has no right to exist'

Yamina officials to INN:

'Gantz will approve Judea, Samaria construction after Passover'

Sources in Yamina say Defense Minister expected to convene Supreme Planning Council immediately after Passover.

'Gantz will approve Judea, Samaria construction after Passover'

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Settlement heads vow to overthrow government

"In freezing construction in Judea & Samaria, this government has forfeited its right to exist."

Settlement heads vow to overthrow government

Regional council leaders to protest at Prime Minister's office

Numerous regional council heads will meet at the Prime Minister's office to formally protest the construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Regional council leaders to protest at Prime Minister's office

'No point in meeting': Settlement leaders snub Defense Minister

In a statement issued by heads of Samaria and Judea to Defense Minister, 'as long as construction is not taken seriously, no point meeting'.

'No point in meeting': Settlement leaders snub Defense Minister

Source reveals PM's true position on Judea, Samaria construction

Senior source who accompanied Defense Min. Gantz to Washington says Israel 'wants a diplomatic solution with supremacy on security issues.'

Source reveals PM's true position on Judea, Samaria construction

US envoy: 'Settlement' expansion has reached a critical juncture

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticizes Israel’s construction of homes in Judea and Samaria.

US envoy: 'Settlement' expansion has reached a critical juncture

European countries condemn Israeli construction

Foreign Ministries from 12 European countries say Israeli construction plans in Judea and Samaria violate international law.

European countries condemn Israeli construction

'Construction in Judea and Samaria thwarts two-state solution'

PA chairman condemns construction in "settlements" and sees them as a unilateral step that will destroy the two-state solution.

'Construction in Judea and Samaria thwarts two-state solution'

Judea & Samaria to be included in govt's affordable rent project

MKs Smotrich & Azoulay stalled Knesset committee until Construction Ministry agreed to divert necessary budgets.

Judea & Samaria to be included in govt's affordable rent project

Dagan: If government freezes settlements it will fall

Samaria Council head responds to pressure by Biden Administration to freeze construction for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Dagan: If government freezes settlements it will fall

'There is a de facto building freeze in Judea and Samaria'

Settlement leader accuses Bennett government of effectively freezing construction in Judea, Samaria and abandoning Area C to Arab land grabs

'There is a de facto building freeze in Judea and Samaria'

Peace Now: Israel promoting construction near Jerusalem

Left-wing movement criticizes Israeli government for leading a plan to build thousands of housing units in E1.

Peace Now: Israel promoting construction near Jerusalem

US official warns against Judea and Samaria construction

US official says that Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria will impede efforts to achieve a two-state solution.

US official warns against Judea and Samaria construction

PA condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

PA says planned Israeli construction "is in violation of all international legitimacy resolutions".

PA condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

'Construction in Area C is a demonstration of sovereignty'

Efrat Mayor responds to critics of the approval of housing units for Palestinian Arabs.

'Construction in Area C is a demonstration of sovereignty'

PA organizations mulling response to Israeli construction

PA terrorist organizations considering a "popular security escalation" in response to approval of housing units in Judea and Samaria.

PA organizations mulling response to Israeli construction

'No gov't if there's a construction freeze in Judea & Samaria'

Interior Min. Shaked promises to bring down government if US tries to force construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

'No gov't if there's a construction freeze in Judea & Samaria'

Judea and Samaria construction plans approved

Bennett-Lapid government makes first construction approvals, including for a school for special needs children and synagogues.

Judea and Samaria construction plans approved

The PA's push to discredit Israel

The PA's Min. of Foreign Affairs set out for EU on mission to pressure local leaders against Israeli construction in Judea & Samaria.

The PA's push to discredit Israel

'We built and built (the least)'

Netanyahu's statements at faction meeting about maximal efforts for Judea and Samaria construction seem to contradict what he said in 2015.

'We built and built (the least)'

'EU should worry about Hamas, not Jewish homes'

YESHA Council slams EU for condemning Jewish homes while ignoring PA deal with Hamas terrorist group.

'EU should worry about Hamas, not Jewish homes'

WH: Neither Jewish building nor building freeze will bring peace

'Administration recognizes that past demands for a settlement freeze have not helped advance peace talks.'

WH: Neither Jewish building nor building freeze will bring peace

Marketing of 300 housing units in Beit El approved

Supreme Planning Council approves marketing 300 housing units in Beit El local council.

Marketing of 300 housing units in Beit El approved

'Hevron is the pillar of our existence'

Defense Minister praises approval of 31 new housing units in Hevron as 'the realization of the Zionist vision.'

'Hevron is the pillar of our existence'

Construction for Arabs at the expense of the Jews

Arab city in Area A to double in size and take land from Area C. The ultimate reward for terror.'

Construction for Arabs at the expense of the Jews