Bethlehem:Israel has issued a tender for the construction of 732 units in the "Gva'ot" settlement, located west of Bethlehem. This development marks the first phase of a new project, as documented by the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, the tender, numbered 261/2026, includes plans for multi-story residential buildings, commercial facilities, public buildings, and various institutions. The initial announcement was published in the Israel Land Authority's registry. The Commission detailed that the tender submission period will begin on December 1st and conclude on December 28th.
The Commission also highlighted the issuance of a non-residential tender, numbered 263/2026, for the same site. This tender covers land designated for commercial use, business operations, public buildings, and institutions. The issuance of both tenders illustrates that the expansion plan extends beyond residential units to include economic and service-oriented infrastructure aimed at solidifying the project's presence in the Bethlehem Governorate.
A transition is noted in the colonial project with these tenders, moving from the approval of master plans to marketing land for development. This invites companies and developers to bid for construction opportunities. The Commission emphasized that while the tender's publication does not guarantee immediate construction or contract awards, it signifies a significant step toward the realization of these plans.
The data from the Commission Against the Wall and Settlements shows that at least 28 tenders for land marketing in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, have been published from the start of 2026 to November 8. Out of these, 18 tenders included residential components for a total of 7,815 colonial housing units, alongside ten tenders for non-residential purposes.