Under the plan, NIS 18 million will be invested each year over the next five years in existing Jordan Valley communities. The focus will be on residential development, agricultural training, and essential infrastructure. The initiative will implement transformative projects based on models already proven successful in the Central Arava Regional Council.
The total investment of approximately NIS 100 million will support a broad range of development activities, including infrastructure upgrades, transportation improvements, promotion of local agriculture, and enhancement of public buildings and community services. This effort aligns with KKL-JNF’s broader strategy to strengthen rural communities in Israel, with particular attention to areas with growth potential and strategic significance.
KKL-JNF Chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski , who leads the initiative, emphasized its importance: "This decision is of national significance and will provide substantial reinforcement to the Jordan Valley, creating a new reality for its residents. KKL-JNF sees the development of this area as a foremost Zionist mission, and we are committed to investing in infrastructure, agriculture, and community to ensure a prosperous future for generations to come. The Plow Line is also the eastern border of the State of Israel."
David Elhayani, Head of the Jordan Valley Regional Council, welcomed the announcement: "This plan is an important milestone for strengthening and growing communities in the Jordan Valley. Our heartfelt thanks to KKL-JNF, the Board of Directors, and especially Chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski, whose determination, commitment, and vision ensure that a plan of this scale will bring prosperity and establish the Jordan Valley as a true Israeli success story."
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