It is this extra concern that has driven Menachem to extend a plea for help.
“The rock throwings and tire burnings are one level of disturbances. But, there is one soft spot in Bet El’s security plan – the area leading up from the canyon, in which three severe security incidents have occurred in the past three months. First, there was a near lynching of Bet El high school students who were on a hike there. The second and third events were firebombs hurled in the dark of night at two homes, one next to the other, a month apart. All of these occurred in the same general spot; the Arabs are ‘testing the waters.’”
“In my mind,” continues Tzur, “these attacks are tests preceding a far more organized and severe attack in planning – this pattern has happened in other towns. We have an answer to bolster security on this part of town, but the cost is beyond the municipal budget which is tight as is. I call upon fellow Jews and Lovers of Zion the world over not to stand idly by, but rather to help us reach our goal in the next 4 days so that we can swiftly proceed to purchase the equipment needed. I urge you to click below and be a part of the mitzvah of saving lives and strengthening our stand the Land of Israel.”
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