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SETTLEMENT UPDATE (December 1999)

The most recent update on the number of tenders issued for the construction of housing units to expand existing settlements shows the extent of Israeli colonization activities in the Palestinian territory since the formation of the present Israeli government.

Tenders for Israeli Settlements Since The formation of Mr.Barak’s Government

Date

Settlement

Number of Housing Units

Area

July,1999

Betar-Illit

1098

Bethlehem

July,1999

Har-Adar

185

Jerusalem

August,1999

Ariel

65

Salfit

August,1999

Karnei Shomron

178

Qalqilia

August,1999

Giva’at Ze’ev

594

Jerusalem

August,1999

Ma’ale Edomim

461

Jerusalem

August,1999

Otniel

10

Hebron

September,1999

Kiriat Arba

12

Hebron

September,1999

Yafit

315

Jericho

September,1999

Salit

175

Tulkarem

October,1999

Alfei-Menashe

500

Qalqilia

November,1999

Efrat

528

Bethlehem

Total 4112

It should be noted that 2700 housing units are being built in the Abu Ghneim settlement in Jerusalem, and 132 housing units in Ras Al Amud in Jerusalem . Which means that the known number of housing units being constructed in Israeli settlements is 6944

 

Source: Negotiations Affairs Department

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