Jews are expected to move into the former headquarters of the Judea & Samaria (Yehuda and Shomron) police district, located in the Ras al-Amud area of the capital. This is made possible by an agreement reached with the previous police chief, Moshe Karadi.

A request is pending with the Jerusalem Planning Committee for the construction of 110 housing units, to be known as Maale Dovid, in the area as efforts to increase the Jewish presence in the eastern capital continue. It is hoped the new neighborhood will connect with nearby Maale Zeitim as Jewish developers work in earnest towards creating a Jewish contiguity in the predominately Arab areas of the capital.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)