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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 650

Dung Gate

Palestinians gather and wave a Palestinian flag at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, April 26, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
April 26, 2021, 11:06 pm
6 East Jerusalem residents arrested for assaulting cops in Old City
Even after police cease policy barring gathering at Damascus Gate, tensions remain high; cops filmed clearing area, apparently after seeing Palestinian flag waved in crowd
By ToI Staff
Dung Gate, located in the southeast corner of Jerusalem's Old Ciy, is the the closest entrance to the Western Wall and is the main passage for vehicles. (Screen capture: YouTube)
April 26, 2021, 2:57 pm
Man, 68, lightly injured by rock thrown at his car at Jerusalem’s Old City
Incident at Dung Gate comes amid daily clashes between Palestinians, police and Jewish extremists; assailants not apprehended
By ToI Staff
Artist's impression of cable cars crossing Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley, from a promotional video posted to YouTube.
July 16, 2020, 7:51 am
Buses, minivans a faster, cheaper way to Old City than planned cable car – study
New analysis of traffic data appears to undermine cable car planner congestion claims, indicates solution lies in more shuttles
By Sue Surkes
Artist's impression of cable cars crossing Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley, from a promotional video posted to YouTube.
January 29, 2019, 7:00 pm
Israel advances controversial cable car to Jerusalem’s Old City
Official notices expected to appear in newspapers on Friday, launching start of 60-day period for public objections
By Sue Surkes
A mock-up of the project shows cable cars running over the Hinnom Valley to the Old City (photo credit: Channel 10)
May 28, 2017, 9:16 pm
Cabinet approves building cable car to Western Wall
NIS 200 million plan to transport 3,000 visitors an hour from First Station to Dung Gate in 3.5 minutes
By ToI Staff
Israelis wave the Israeli flag as they parade in front of Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 24, 2017 to commemorate Jerusalem Day, marking the reunification of the city following the 1967 Six Day War. (AFP/Thomas Coex)
May 24, 2017, 8:58 pm
Tens of thousands march around Old City to celebrate Jerusalem Day
Heavy security ensures few incidents during controversial Flag March to mark 50 years since reunification of city
By ToI Staff and AFP
Illustrative photo of Israeli police on the Temple Mount. (Sliman Khader/Flash90)
May 24, 2017, 1:50 pm
Police arrest 3 Waqf Temple Mount guards amid clash with Jewish activists
As Israel marks jubilee of Jerusalem’s reunification, security forces strive to contain unrest at contested holy site
By Stuart Winer and Judah Ari Gross
A mock-up of the project shows cable cars running over the Hinnom Valley to the Old City (photo credit: Channel 10)
March 7, 2017, 1:21 am
Cable car to Jerusalem’s Old City expected to be operational in 3 years
Plan aimed to ease access to Western Wall is set to bypass local and district planning committees
By Sue Surkes
Dung Gate, located in the southeast corner of Jerusalem's Old Ciy, is the closest entrance to the Western Wall and is the main passage for vehicles. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
August 10, 2015, 6:20 pm
2 Palestinians arrested for extorting Temple Mount visitors
Undercover police operation nabs Silwan residents who demanded protection money for parking near site
By ToI Staff
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