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Mayor Announces 1,400 New E1 Housing Units

8/19/2026

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Yifrach Announces Housing

Mayor Guy Yifrach announced 1,400 new housing units in the E1 area.
The ministry has tendered 1,234 of the 3,401 approved units, with bids due 19 October.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the project would “erase” a Palestinian state.
Bedouin Palestinians and Israeli peace groups have filed a court challenge.
Yifrach said the homes will be marketed.

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Yifrach Announces Housing

Mayor Guy Yifrach announced 1,400 new housing units in the E1 area.
The ministry has tendered 1,234 of the 3,401 approved units, with bids due 19 October.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the project would “erase” a Palestinian state.
Bedouin Palestinians and Israeli peace groups have filed a court challenge.
Yifrach said the homes will be marketed.

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