Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced on Tuesday 4 Shevat an additional 3,000 housing units would be constructed in communities throughout Yehuda and Shomron. Clearly this is based on the hope [or possibly the knowledge] that the new US administration will stand behind Israel’s decision.

Following is a breakdown of the new construction as per Minister Lieberman’s media liaison.

Alfei Menashe 700

Oranit 200

Nofim 50

Beit Aryeh 650

Efrat 30

Nokdim 150

Givat Ze’ev 150

Shavei Shomron 70

Karnei Shomron 100

Shilo 100

Metzudat Yehuda 100

Kfar Elad 80

Betar Illot 650

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)