Since mid-2023, the “Ateret Cohanim” settler organization and its affiliates have been promoting a plan to establish a new settlement enclave called “Kidmat Tzion” to be located on a tiny strip of land between the Ras al-Amud neighborhood in East Jerusalem and the Israeli separation barrier, with the Abu Dis neighborhood on the other side of the wall.
On September 11th, 2023, the Jerusalem Local Planning and Building Committee approved the onset of the “Kidmat Tzion” plan (No. 101-0120709) . Soon after, on October 9th, the higher-ranking Jerusalem District Planning Committee approved the plan for deposition, only raising minor concerns about the new settlements' transportation accessibility and security arrangements.
In essence, this paper seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Kidmat Tzion settlement plan, shedding light on its various dimensions and implications. Through a critical review of official documents, planning information, and media reports, the paper aims to offer a nuanced examination of the proposed development and its potential ramifications on the region.
It is the result of ACAP's thorough analysis of the plan's official documents, including guidelines and sketches that were made available online by the Planning Administration, a branch of the Israeli Ministry of the Interior.
Additionally, the paper incorporates relevant information on housing and infrastructure projects in proximity to “Kidmat Tzion”, shedding light on their potential impact on the proposed settlement.
Moreover, the research paper delves into various press reports from media outlets to elucidate the explicit objectives of the settlement plan, the agencies pushing it forward, and the political, demographic, and long-term social implications associated with it.

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