Detailed planning work, including the tendering process, is expected to be completed in the next six months after which construction on the 1,500 hectare site may begin.

• 以色列电台5日早些时候报道说，以色列将扩建马阿勒·阿杜明定居点，使其与邻近的耶路撒冷相连接，占地1500公顷的住宅区已经开工建设，将在6个月内完工。