On December 29, 2009, the State informed the court that it has decided to advance the process of planning in the settlement of Kiryat Netafim. The announcement came in response to a petition filed by Peace Now to halt the illegal construction of 15 houses in Kiryat Netafim by the Amana Organization.

This particular plan is intended to regulate the construction in Kiryat Netafim that began prior to any approved plans, thus eventually permitting retroactively the building in the settlement to take place, with the potential of expanding it.

For more information on Kiryat Netafim Petition