On the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Minister Rehavam Zeevi (Gandhi), work began today (Tuesday) to establish a memorial center in his memory - a national visitor center for Yedioth Ha'aretz, to be established in Barkan, Samaria, with an investment of NIS 27 million.
20 years since Gandhi's assassination: Work has begun on establishing a heritage center in his memory in Samaria // Photo: Samaria Regional Council
It is a large monumental structure that will overlook the landscapes of Samaria and will deal, at the request of Gandhi's son and daughters, with the assimilation of love of the land and knowledge of the land among students, pupils and travelers.
The center will be divided into study spaces with interactive exhibits and interactive means from the most advanced in the world, which will make it possible to illustrate the knowledge of the country in all its parts.
Everywhere the figure of Rehavam Zeevi and where he fought and worked will be mentioned, and visitors will even be invited to tour the area.
The location of the building was decided about three years ago - in the opinion of the Zeevi family, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shomron Regional Council Chairman Yossi Dagan - after the plan to build it in Sha'ar HaGai met with opposition from Palmach veterans. At Dagan's invitation, and together with the professionals, they were presented with the plans and the designated area.
The late Rehavam Zeevi, Photo: Yaakov Saar \\ GPO
"We feel the importance of this mission on our shoulders," Dagan said. In the Six Day War, while fighting for the integrity of the country. "
Palmach Zeevi, Gandhi's son, wished: "I wish this place would be a cornerstone in all Israeli hearts, to think of the Land of Israel, because it is coming to an end. To preserve this land as Dad instilled in us all. Thanks to people like Dad and people like Yossi Dagan, who also know Remember what Dad said, remember who this country belongs to and what our roots are.
"The visitor center will not be a cult of personality for Dad, even though he deserves it, but it will be a place that will restore the uprightness of the floor to Israelis and Israel. All thanks go to Yossi Dagan, who was the real bulldozer behind this project. Thank you, my brother Yossi. Thank you, son Beloved of this country. "