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By: Abigail Klein Leichman - May 11, 2021
In the wake of a barrage of missiles launched from Gaza into Israel since Monday, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin invited citizens from the Gaza “envelope” area and greater southern Israel to his official Jerusalem residence, Beit Hanasi.
“On Tuesday 11 May / 29 Iyyar, and during the period of conflict, groups of children and adults from the areas under missile attack are invited to Beit HaNasi to enjoy the educational and experiential tours offered by the visitors’ center,” the president tweeted in Hebrew (see below).
“Beit HaNasi will have extra tours to help relieve the tension and offer respite for residents of the south until life returns to normal.”
The Israel Tourism Ministry and many cities and regional councils — as far north as the Golan Heights and as far east as the Binyamin Regional Council — also offered residents of the South to come and enjoy free admission to museums, historical sites, theater performances and other activities, as well as hospitality if needed. Twenty hotels are offering residents of the South and Gaza envelope steep discounts.
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