Arab Israelis Are Purchasing Luxury Homes in Jericho

(Bloomberg) Ethan Bronner - Last year, two Palestinian sisters - Hilda and Diana - bought a villa in a 750-acre development called Jericho Gate. Each of its three bedrooms has its own bathroom. Through remote-controlled sliding glass doors is a private swimming pool. The villa cost $264,000) and is one of 1,400 similar vacation homes in the area, with an additional 700 planned or already under construction. They live in Jerusalem, 25 minutes away by car, and see it as a weekend retreat to play host to their extended family.


2023-08-31 00:00:00

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