The Gush Etzion Regional Council approved a master plan for 6,000 dunams south of Tekoa, covering residential, tourism, employment, and agricultural zones. Council head Yaron Rosenthal called it a strategic step to secure Jewish settlement continuity in eastern Gush Etzion and prevent land takeover.
The Gush Etzion Regional Council, in coordination with the Tekoa local council and the Amana settlement movement, approved a comprehensive master plan for the survey lands south of Tekoa. The plan covers approximately 6,000 dunams (about 1,500 acres) and includes residential construction, tourism infrastructure, employment zones, open spaces, and agricultural areas. According to the council, this is the largest master plan ever approved in the Gush Etzion region. Council head Yaron Rosenthal stated that the plan is a long-term strategic move to create a Jewish settlement continuum between Tekoa and Ma'ale Amos, securing the future of eastern Gush Etzion and preventing land encroachment. The approval marks a significant milestone in the regional planning of Judea and Samaria, reflecting the council's proactive approach to settlement development.
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