“Trump’s second term is a unique opportunity to strengthen Jewish communities, especially in Judea and Samaria,” said Mayor Guy Yifrach. “We trust Trump and believe that he will promote construction in the region in the coming month.”

The 4,000-acre zone — formerly known as E1 or Mevaseret Adumim — lies within the municipal boundaries of Maale Adumim and is part of Area C, where Israel has administrative and security jurisdiction. Plans on the drawing board for more than 3,000 homes to alleviate housing shortages have been bogged down by international opposition, including from the Biden administration.

Mayor Yifrach described T-1 as “a strategic asset,” and called on Israeli leaders to establish territorial continuity between Ma’ale Adumim and Jerusalem.