Smotrich explains plan for Galilee

• Author: Shlomo Witty
• Date: 11 March 2021
• Published date: 11 March 2021
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

At the beginning of the event, MK Smotrich signed the Golan Heights Convention in the presence of the head of the Golan Regional Council, Haim Rokach. "Judaizing the Galilee is not a bad word," said Smotrich. "Those who live in peace with the Law of Return must live in peace with Judaism in the Galilee. The concept of a Jewish majority cannot be an abstract concept, it must be reality."

''We want a Jewish majority in Acre, Nod Hagalil, and Carmiel. Today there is a Jewish minority of just 30% The State of Israel must encourage the moving of Jews to the Galilee. "

Referring to plans to strengthen the Galilee, Smotrich said, "I have no illusions or fantasies for you, only practical plans that can be realized in less than a single term. When there is a train to Kiryat Shmona, people will live in Kiryat Shmona and be able to travel and work in more distant places."

''The transfer of the IDF factories to the Galilee created 12,000 jobs right in the heart of the Galilee. Further projects are stuck due to bureaucratic quarrels. I'm not standing here and promising a hospital in a populist way, not with such an excellent medical community and the possibility of home care as developed as it is. The ministry of finance should fund that as a mainstream health care option. "

Regarding the planning for the establishment of a university in the Galilee, Smotrich said: "I regret the decision of the previous minister to cancel the...