The Israel Cabinet today announced that it had decided to enlarge the municipal area of Jerusalem by about ten miles. This would involve extension of the city limits northward to include Ein Karem and the area beyond in which the Hadassah Hospital nurses’ home and quarters for physicians and other staff members will be built. The Hebrew University’s new premises will also be located in this area.
Commenting on this decision, Jerusalem Mayor S. Z. Shragai welcomed the Cabinet’s action and pledged that the municipality would take immediate steps to provide the necessary municipal services to the area.
The senate of the Hebrew University several days ago strongly protested against the Israel Government’s intention to erect a university building ten kilometers outside Jerusalem, enumerating the difficulties arising from the government plan. The senate demanded that the university be built in the center of the city, where sites are available.
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