First in 40 Years: New Secular Settlement Planned in Judea and Samaria
The Binyamin Regional Council advances plans for a new community called 'Netof' following a security cabinet decision
According to the report, following a decision by the political-security cabinet to expand settlement activity, the Binyamin Regional Council has begun advancing the establishment of a new community named 'Netof', located in the western part of the council's area. The report indicates this settlement is intended to absorb a founding group of secular families, described as the first initiative of its kind in about four decades. No precise details were provided regarding the planned land area, number of housing units, or construction timeline. Establishing a new settlement requires statutory planning processes, including approval by the Civil Administration, before land marketing to the public can begin.
What this means for land buyers
For those considering land purchase in Judea and Samaria, the announcement of a new settlement represents future investment or self-build potential, though full planning certainty does not yet exist at this stage. It is advisable to monitor the official statutory plan publication and any subsequent land tenders before making financial decisions.