The commander of Israel's Central Command has approved ten new municipal jurisdiction areas in Judea and Samaria, a move aimed at formalizing and expanding Israeli communities in the region. This includes the establishment of a new community, Gador, in the northern Jordan Valley, as well as updates to the boundaries of nine other communities. The decision is part of a broader government initiative to establish fifty new communities, with forty-nine jurisdiction areas approved since the start of 2025. Officials say the move provides planning certainty and supports the development and security of these areas.