Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced on Tuesday a 12 million shekel ($3.2 million) budget allocation for improvements at the Rachel’s Tomb complex near Bethlehem. The aim of the improvements is to make the site more accessible, particularly for people with disabilities.

The announcement was made on the anniversary of the death of the biblical Jewish matriarch, the 11th of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan (from the evening of Nov. 11 to the evening to Nov. 12).

The comprehensive renovation plan includes expanding the access road, adding a new bus station, implementing safety solutions for pedestrians and vehicles and increasing parking spaces. These enhancements are designed to ease traffic congestion, improve the overall visitor experience and bolster safety in the area.