The Israeli West Jerusalem Planning and Building Committee on Tuesday approved the building of three new Israeli settlements in the Negev.
According to I24 News the approval of the Board for Planning and Building committee is needed before the plan can be brought to the cabinet.
The board recommended to the government the construction of two new communities in the Negev: Daniel and Ir Ovot. It also recommended the expansion of the Nitzana village.
Around 250 housing units and another 450 housing units are planned to be built in Daniel and Ir Ovot respectively the sources added.