Israeli law was established in effect on the Golan Heights today when the first civilian regional councils were appointed at two settlements, each with a population of 3500. The order establishing the councils, signed by the military commander at the northern region, specified that they were of a civilian character and subject to the Ministry of Interior on all matters concerning municipal affairs.
Golan settlers are complaining nonetheless that there has been a lull in development activities in that region. They cite Katzerin where several hundred more housing units were to have been built but as yet no ground has been broken. Government circles said the delay was due to financial stringencies, not political concerns.
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