As Rosh Hashanah approaches, residents of Sderot question why the national and local governments have yet to construct safe rooms as promised.

Housing Minister Ze�ev Boim says �it�s unbelievable. We are in days of mercy but Hamas may renew attacks at any time�.

Sderot Mayor Eli Moiyal questions how the various government committees can continue in-fighting and quarreling amongst themselves while nothing is being done. He stated �not a single safe room has been constructed in Sderot� despite the grandiose statements and promises from different elected officials.

Boim is calling on the various government agencies to put differences aside and to sign to give the immediate go-ahead towards construction in Sderot so residents can find protection should the attacks resume.

(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)