In the wake
of a court ruling to demolish 5 apartment buildings in Bet El, an unprecedented
outpouring of support has emanated from coalition parties, who are committed to
finding a solution. Activists say that the ruling won’t lead to actual
destruction of the homes because:
1. The land was
purchased from an Arab with a contract over 12 years ago.
2. The buildings
are not located in a remote location but rather within the parameters of the
town of Bet El.
3. They are full-fledged
concrete edifices and not makeshift, temporary homes.
On an
official State visit to Bet El, Speaker of the Knesset Ruby Rivlin was honored
at the Bet El Yeshiva Center to light Hanukkah candles on the last night of
Hanukkah.
Below are photos from candle lighting at the yeshiva.
Below are photos from candle lighting at the yeshiva.
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Knesset Speaker Ruby Rivlin lights candles. Rabbi Zalman Melamed looks on.         |
