Beersheva as a city of half a million people within 12 years???
“According to the road-map in the agreement, the new units will be available by 2019 and NIS 1.5 billion will be invested in infrastructure and public buildings across the city. Furthermore, the city will receive funding for a refurbishment of its central avenue and the old city as well as the construction of a stadium.”
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also arrived at the ceremony. He said: My vision is simple Beersheva as a city of half a million people within 12 years. We are making headway, step by step. This is the largest such agreement in this country’s history. It’s a big day for Beersheva, a big day for the Negev, and a big day for the State of Israel.”
Full story here: https://www.globes.co.il/en/article-kahlon-hails-historic-deal-to-build-20k-units-in-beersheva-1001071692