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Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Political Moves in the Hebron Hills and Improvement in Ministry of Transportation Services
Political Moves in the Hebron Hills and Improvement in Ministry of Transportation Services
Controversy Surrounding Control in the Hebron Hills
During the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new community of "Doran" in the Hebron Hills, Minister Bezalel Smotrich presented a firm position regarding control over holy sites, a move that, according to 🎗️Israel News IL and The News Arena, "embarrasses the Palestinian Authority and leaves them stunned". The report, which was broadcast on the Channel 14 news edition (known for its right-wing conservative line), emphasizes the minister's intention to tighten Israeli hold on the area.
Commendation for the Ministry of Transportation in the Comptroller's Report
In the local political arena, 🔅 Political Arena ‼️ reports on positive results in the State Comptroller's report regarding the Ministry of Transportation. The report points to a "dramatic improvement in the functioning of public reception centers", with the ministry receiving a score of 75, above the general average which stands at 70.
According to the published data, the ministry stands out particularly in queue management with a score of 82 (compared to a lower public average), and in the operating hours of licensing branches, where the ministry received a score of 70, a figure significantly higher than the national average which stands at only 44.