Minister of the Interior Ayelet Shaked and her professional staff visited Gush Etzion today, for a work session at the Gush Etzion Regional Council. During her visit Shaked received an overview of the current and future construction projects in Gush Etzion, followed by a meeting on municipal issues.

Shaked was also briefed on economic development within the council’s jurisdiction and on the council’s recent achievements, which include the bridging of a budget deficit, after many years.

The minister also learned about the impact in Gush Etzion of the illegal takeover of State lands by the Arabs in Area C.

Council Head Shlomo Ne’eman presented Shaked with a map indicating the most recent illegal land grabs carried out by local Arabs with the goal of turning the Jewish communities in Gush Etzion into an isolated enclave within Arab territory.

The council thanked the minister and her professional staff once again for earmarking funds towards the further development of areas in Judea and Samaria.

Credit: Spokeswoman for the Gush Etzion Regional Council
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