Israeli Minister Smotrich announces plan to establish settlements in Negev and Galilee

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced a plan to establish new communities in the Negev and Galilee regions if he continues in his position next term. Smotrich stated he would establish 20 communities and 40 farms in the Negev, along with 20 communities and 40 farms in the Galilee within six months. He cited his work in Judea and Samaria as proof of his ability to implement the plan.