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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Poll: Plurality of Israelis oppose $841 million Smotrich plan to expand settlements
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A plurality of Israelis oppose far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s plan to invest NIS 2.7 billion ($841 million) to expand Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a new poll finds.
About 46% of Israelis said they oppose the plan, which would see funds allocated to expand construction and infrastructure in settlements and to legalize outposts that were built without necessary permits. Some of these outposts have become hotbeds for settler violence against Palestinians.
Around 39% of Israelis said they support the plan, while 15.6% said they have no opinion on the matter.
The survey was conducted by Tatika Research and Media in collaboration with the Adgenda panel.
Smotrich’s plan is part of the budget that will be brought before the Knesset for its approval in the coming weeks.
The Times of Israel Community.