Gov’t approves NIS 27 million for hotel construction in West Bank to promote tourism
Israel’s roughly 500,000 settlers live mainly in Area C of the West Bank, with most settlements considered legal under Israeli law and built on state land through government-approved decisions
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The Israeli government has allocated NIS 27 million to build hotels in the West Bank, a move aimed at boosting tourism in settlements. This financial commitment signals a policy push to expand infrastructure in Area C, where most settlers reside. The decision may intensify international scrutiny over settlement expansion and its implications for Palestinian land claims.