The Heritage Ministry's steering committee approved a NIS 113 million budget transfer for the development of 70 heritage sites in Judea and Samaria, alongside a NIS 200 million investment for heritage sites in the rest of the country, according to the ministry. Heritage Minister Amichai Eliahu had previously approved the special budget.
The Heritage Ministry's steering committee formally approved today (Thursday) the transfer of NIS 113 million for the development of 70 heritage sites in Judea and Samaria, alongside a separate NIS 200 million allocation for heritage sites in the rest of Israel, according to the ministry. The approval finalizes the budget process initiated earlier this week.
On Tuesday, August 4, at 09:59 Jerusalem, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich first announced the allocation of NIS 113 million for heritage sites in Judea and Samaria, describing the sites as "an inseparable part of the history of the Jewish people." Later that same day, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliahu (Otzma Yehudit) officially approved the special budget, stating: "Those who believe are not afraid." The steering committee's approval today formalizes the transfer, moving the funds from approval to implementation.
The investment is part of a broader government push to develop infrastructure and heritage in Judea and Samaria. As The Zioneer reported, the Knesset Finance Committee recently approved NIS 75 million for the Ministry of Heritage and NIS 52 million for archaeology in Judea and Samaria (July 30). Other recent allocations include over NIS 1 billion for roads to new settlements (July 16), a NIS 27 million hotel development plan (July 6), and a NIS 10 million emergency budget for Solomon's Pools (July 8). The government also approved a $434 million plan for 34 communities in the region (July 15).
The specific list of 70 heritage sites to be developed has not been detailed by the ministry. The timeline for the projects remains to be published.
4 developments
- DevelopingFinance Committee approved NIS 2.7 billion in transfers, including NIS 245 million in coalition funds
- DevelopingGovernment approves over NIS 1 billion for roads to new settlements in Judea and Samaria
- DevelopingIsrael announces $434 million plan for 34 communities in Judea and Samaria
- StrongKatz details cabinet-approved NIS 27 million hotel development plan for Judea and Samaria
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