Professors for a Strong Israel

Statement to the Press - 10 February 1997


Re: Building in Jerusalem

Professors for a Strong Israel is greatly concerned at the continuing freeze on building in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza and in Jerusalem. Representatives of the group met recently with the Minister of the Interior, with the Mayor of Jerusalem, and with other policy makers in order to demand the renewal of construction in Jerusalem -- eastward, southward, and northward -- in order to block the Palestinian expansion. Our representatives also emphasized the necessity of developing the roads leading to Jerusalem, as well as their concern at the intention of implementing the ``Safe Passage'' between Gaza and Hevron, the creation of which will put an end to the safe passage of Jews on the roads of central and southern Israel.

Dr. Ron Breiman, Spokesman
Chairman of the Transportation and Planning Committee
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