Moti Ben-David, mayor of Ma’alot-Tarshiha, brought it to the test point of local authorities: Those who want – push. "We need the state not to interfere. We know how to get the work done." He presented an unapologetic, no-nonsense approach: The city builds, markets, renews, and establishes commerce and employment hubs. According to him, anyone joining now will enter at a completely different market price than in two years.