Cabinet approves plan to build highways, train tracks in north, south
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The cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to construct a network of highways and train tracks in the north and south of Israel. 19 ministers voted in favor of the plan, while four opposed it and one minister obtained.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan is a significant achievement for the State of Israel. "Finally, after 62 years we have made a decision to connect the Negev and the Galilee to center of the country. The network of highways and trains will increase equality of opportunity, employment and housing possibilities," Netanyahu said after the vote. (Roni Sofer)
