4. Ganim, to the east of Jenin. Work began on 10 January. 5. Mudan, in the Bethlehem region, near the Tagu· settlement. This is the second settlement to be established by the Israeli Minis­ try of Communications. It covers an area of I, 100 dunums and consists of 400 housing units. 6. Gerizim. Erection of prefabricated buildings and necessary structures began on 3 January at the summit of Mount Gerizim (Tawr) at Kafr Qalil, Burin and Hiwareh (Nablus). This settlement covers an area of 6,000 dunums. LAND CONFISC:A"I ED BY THE OCCUPATION AUTHORITIES I. An area of 20,000 dunums of land at AI-Dhahiriyeh (Al-Khalil district) was confiscated on 13 January for the expansion of Israeli settlements. 2. An area of 28,000 dunums of land at Deir AI-Hatab. Beit Furik. Gharmut. Salem and Askar (Nablus district) was confiscated on 18 January. 3. An area of 1,500 dunums of land at As Samu· (Al-Khalil district) was confiscated on 24 January for the establishment of a special settlement by Gush .Emunim. 4. An area of 5.000 dunums of land at Battir (Bethlehem district) was confiscated on 26 January. 5. An area of 4,tK)() dunums of land in the villages of Dayr lstiya and Zita (Tulkarm district) was confiscated on 29 January to be annexed to the new urban settlement of· Ama Nu-Ayl. 6. An area of 3,5tKl dunums of land in the village of Sa"ir was confiscated on 29 January. 7. An area of 2.tKKl dunums of land in the Jordan Valley was confiscated on 29 January for the exp,msion of the Mitzpe Jericho settlement (village of Ariha). 8. An area of 1.61)() dunums of land in the villages of Surif and Mukhmas. to the west of Al-Khalil. was confiscated on 29 January 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied territories, specifically mentioning the establishment of new settlements, confiscation of land, and expansion of existing ones. The text does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Land confiscation