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The first section of the controversial trans-Israel highway opened Sunday. Environmental groups opposed construction of the road, saying it is unnecessary and will destroy the only remaining open land in the densely populated center of the country.https://www.jta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/jta-long-logo-bw.jpg600315