Jerusalem, 10 June, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Interior Minister Moshe Arbel on Monday conducted a professional working visit to the city of Beit Shemesh – a suburb of Jerusalem located to its west – as part of the ministry’s policy to strengthen local authorities and accompany cities in a growth and development momentum.
During the visit, the Minister was impressed by the city’s accelerated development and the planning, transportation, and social changes that have taken place in recent years. The Minister held a professional working meeting with the participation of Mayor Shmuel Greenberg, Deputy Mayor Itzik Elmaleh, the municipality’s management, the Director of Local Government Administration, Tomer Biton, and the ministry’s management.
At the meeting, the mayor presented the main challenges facing the municipality in light of the significant demographic growth – foremost among them the urgent need to upgrade infrastructure, expand services for residents, and promote housing solutions.
The mayor emphasized the importance of including the city in the national master plans, which will allow it to promote sustainable development processes and provide the city’s residents with quality service tailored to their needs.