Israel renames Route 443 'The Levites Way' in honor of late minister David Levy

Route 443, a vital artery connecting Jerusalem with central Israel and the West Bank, will be renamed "The Levites Way" in honor of the late Foreign Affairs Minister David Levy. The decision, announced Tuesday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Miri Regev, aims to commemorate Levy's extensive public service and the historical ties of the Tribe of Levi to the area.

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We are proud today to commemorate his memory on a road that connects our capital, Jerusalem, with the center of the country, as a symbol of a man who dedicated his life and energy to the unity of Israel.

Netanyahu stated in a joint release that the renaming serves as a symbol of a man who dedicated his life to Israel's unity. "We are proud today to commemorate his memory on a road that connects our capital, Jerusalem, with the center of the country," he said. The specific section of the road to be renamed runs between the Ben Shemen Interchange and the Beituniya-Givat Ze’ev Junction.

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From his childhood in Beit She'an, he broke barriers and reached the leadership of the nation, where he championed social action and assistance for disadvantaged populations, while promoting peripheral towns.

The Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety will coordinate with the Defense Ministry to update road signage, and the Government Secretariat will officially publish the new name. This initiative follows a recent decision by Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen to name the Shluhot Reservoir after Levy, who immigrated to Israel from North Africa in 1957. Levy had a long career in Israeli politics, serving as Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister, and Minister of Construction and Housing, among other roles, and was a Member of the Knesset for 37 years.

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He was a loyal representative of the State of Israel and stood our ground proudly before the nations of the world.