The town of Kiryat Sefer, in western Binyamin (Shomron), may soon turn into a full-fledged city. Interior Minister Eli Yeshai has established a committee to look into upgrading the hareidi town's status from local council. Yesha currently has three cities: Maaleh Adumim, Ariel, and Beitar Illit. Kiryat Sefer, also known as Modiin Illit, was founded less than nine years ago, and boasts 22,000 residents.
