The Gush Etzion Regional Council is currently advancing the establishment of a large new industrial zone, “Mevo’ot Lachish,” which will cover 3,039 dunams (approximately 750 acres) north of and adjacent to the Tarkumiya Crossing.
The initiative is being led by the Settlement Administration and the Civil Administration, and another milestone has now been reached with IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth signing an order establishing the jurisdictional boundaries of the planned industrial zone.
The Gush Etzion Regional Council views the project as a significant engine of economic growth for the coming decades. It is expected to expand employment and commercial opportunities, strengthen the council’s financial stability, and support population growth in the region.
AFSI Insight
The advancement of the 3,039-dunam Mevo’ot Lachish industrial zone in Gush Etzion is an important victory for strengthening Israel’s presence in Judea and Samaria. This project goes beyond economic development: it creates jobs, strengthens local communities, generates substantial revenue, and reinforces Israel’s strategic position near the Tarkumiya Crossing and the security seam line. AFSI welcomes concrete steps that expand Jewish development, establish a stronger foothold on the land, and demonstrate that Judea and Samaria are integral to Israel’s future. Building, developing, and strengthening our communities is the best answer to those seeking to divide the land and establish a Palestinian state.