In his final day as Israel’s Defense Minister, just before his official dismissal went into effect, Yoav Gallant approved a project that will add additional roofing at Ma’aras Hamachpeila, which will make the holy site more accessible.  After months of speculation, Gallant was fired by Prime Minister Netanyahu over disagreements regarding the war, hostage negotiations, and Charedi enlistment.

Yisrael Bramson, the head of the Kiryat Arba-Chevron council, who was a major proponent of the project, thanked Gallant for his support: “We thank Minister Galant for listening and for understanding the vital need to promote the roofing of the Cave of the Patriarchs. This is a significant project for the future of Kiryat Arba-Chevron and for all the people of Israel, and we will continue to work to promote our heritage and connection to this holy place.”

The roofing project is designed to bring the site’s thousands of visitors extra relief and shade from the sun in the hot summer months, and shelter from the rain during the rainy season.

Getting any construction off the ground in Chevron is a major process, especially any project involving Ma’aras Hamachpeila.

{Matzav.com}