As a result of ongoing construction in proximity to a religious school in Mitzpei Ramon, the school’s administration and the PTA have decided to launch an open-ended strike – the response to attacks against female students from construction workers at a building site.

According to a Kol HaYehudi report, the female students have been complaining of being harassed by the Arab construction workers, but nothing has been done to end the attacks. A probe of the facts shows that this is not the only reason. It appears the construction has resulted in some safety issues in proximity of the school, including large open pits, contributing to the strike decision.

School officials report they have contacted police regarding the construction workers accosting the students, but to date, nothing has been done. Some parents report the presence of the Arab construction workers in their community is undoubtedly connected to the recent sharp increase in thefts in the community.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)