The discussion was regarding 12 new generally Jewish towns in addition to one Haredi city. Minister Shaked said this is necessary and an important decision the government made (based on decisions made by the previous government). The government decision had been made to establish new communities in the south so that there will be a strengthened Jewish presence there. 

Minister Merav Michaeli interjected saying that too do so would be a mistake.

I have seen no explanation why establishing Jewish communities in the south would be a mistake, or a critical mistake as she stressed. I respectfully tweeted my question to her on Twitter, but I dont expect a response.

So, why would it be a mistake?

And to add, where do they expect people to live? Central Israel is stuffed up and too expensive for too many people. Merav Michaeli does not want Jews to live in Judea and Samaria. She does not want Jews to live down south, it seems. I dont know what she thinks about Jews living in the Golan Heights.  So where does she want Jews to live?