Knesset approves $191 million to protect public buildings from rocket attacks

The Knesset’s Finance Committee approves the allocation of NIS 693 million ($191 million) to secure and fortify buildings and structures against rocket attacks.

The funds are for fortifying public shelters and public institutions, as well as placing concrete structures in public spaces.

The vote on the plan had been scheduled before this morning’s rocket attack on central Israel.

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