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NEWS
Kever Rochel Open to Standard Vehicles
By Yechiel Sever
For years only bulletproof buses were allowed to travel to
Kever Rochel, but this week Interior Security Minister Avi
Dichter issued orders to allow standard vehicles access as
well. Nevertheless walking to the site on foot remains
prohibited.
The police and the Border Patrol made a joint decision to
adopt the new policy following Dichter's directive, which is
slated to remain in effect for a trial period of one
month.
During Elul and the holiday season thousands of visitors are
expected to arrive at the site, which was reinforced and
surrounded by concrete barriers 12 years ago. The site and
the surrounding area were annexed to Jerusalem based on a
decision by the Israeli government under the leadership of
former PM Ariel Sharon.
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