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Residents Protest New School Building Allocation in Modiin Illit Over Traffic and Safety Concerns
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 27 minutes ago
What happened
Residents of Modiin Illit's Gan Hadassim neighborhood oppose the allocation of a new school building to non-local students, citing worsening traffic and safety risks. They demand the building serve local children to avoid daily long commutes and increased congestion. The municipality has not yet responded.
- 01Modiin Illit plans to allocate a new school building to students from outside the neighborhood.
- 02Local girls still attend distant schools, requiring daily bus commutes through busy roads.
- 03Neighborhood has 1,200-2,000 families and already faces severe traffic congestion.
- 04Residents warn the new school will increase traffic and safety hazards.
- 05Dozens signed a protest letter demanding the building serve local children.
- 06Residents plan to petition the municipality and planning authorities for change.
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