Givat Ze'ev declared the fifth city in Judea and Samaria
The Central Command chief today signed an order granting it the status of City instead of town, the fifth time ever such a declaration has been granted in Judea and Samaria
Assessment
A military commander has elevated Givat Ze'ev from town to city status, a rare administrative move in Judea and Samaria. Only four previous settlements have received this designation, making the change notable for its scarcity. The practical implications of the new status are not specified in the announcement.