Jerusalem, 9 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — A massive new industrial zone spanning 3,039 dunams (approx. 750 acres) will be established in Gush Etzion, marking a major economic and strategic expansion.
Dubbed “Mevo’ot Lachish,” the project advanced significantly following an order by IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blut to expand the local municipal jurisdiction. The initiative is spearheaded by the Settlement Administration, the Civil Administration, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Located strategically near the Tarqumiyah crossing along the Seam Line, the complex aims to secure vital transport routes toward Highway 6 and Kiryat Gat.
Gush Etzion Regional Council Mayor Yaron Rosenthal emphasized that the hub will serve as a massive economic anchor, generating over NIS 100 million (approximately $31.6 million) annually in municipal taxes to upgrade local residency services while creating thousands of new jobs for the region’s population.
