Israel Approves Plan to Double Number of Settlers in Golan

Israeli government approved a plan worth one billion shekels (317 million dollars) aimed at doubling the number of settlers in the occupied Golan and expanding the settlement area there.

Under the plan, 576 million shekels will be pumped into "planning and housing" in the Golan, including the construction of 7.3 thousand new settlement units within 5 years.

The plan includes the construction of two new settlements in the Golan, and the expansion of existing settlements.

The government stressed that this plan contributes to strengthening "Israel's sovereignty over the Golan."