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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 567

Jerusalem Old City cable car

An artist's rendition of the new First Station District plan for Jerusalem (Eden - Jerusalem Economic Development Company)
April 2, 2025, 9:49 am
Jerusalem municipality begins work on massive First Station expansion
New residential and business hub will include train stations and a controversial cable car to the Old City and the Western Wall
By Zev Stub
The new Custos of the Catholic Church's properties in the Holy Land Italian Franciscan priest Rev. Francesco Patton, center, stands during a procession in Jerusalem's Old City, Monday, June 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
April 18, 2024, 9:34 am
Franciscans petition court over Jerusalem Old City cable car project
Custodians of Catholic sites in the Holy Land argue that city officials broke their promise not to allow the controversial project to pass over cemetery on Mount Zion
By Sue Surkes
An artist's rendering of the proposed new train station in central Jerusalem by 2030, November 2022. (Israel Railways/Pelleg Architects)
December 1, 2022, 11:26 am
Jerusalem to build stations in city center for fast train service to & from Tel Aviv
Delivery of two new stops, one at intersection of Jaffa and King George and one near the First Station, set for 2030
By Danielle Nagler
Mourners carry the coffin of Palestinian, Waleed Shareef, 21, during his funeral at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City, May 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
May 17, 2022, 2:00 pm
Daily Briefing May 17: Violence at Temple Mount as bereaved brother hopes for peace
Palestinian affairs correspondent Aaron Boxerman breaks down 3 recent Palestinian deaths and their aftershocks; environment reporter Sue Surkes updates us on a Jerusalem cable car
By ToI Staff
Artists' impression of cable cars crossing Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley from a promotional video. (YouTube screenshot)
May 15, 2022, 6:49 pm
High Court rejects petitions against plan to build cable car to Jerusalem’s Old City
Judge says court only intervenes when planning process is flawed; as legal opposition route closes, opponents of plan vow to launch public campaign
By Sue Surkes
The planned cable car to Jerusalem's Old City. (Screenshot/Emek Shaveh)
From the WebMay 3, 2022, 7:24 pm
Plans to spice up Jerusalem with attractions could upend city’s delicate balance
The NY TImes reports on developer-backed projects that are stirring controversy in the capital, though they likely face years of battles before being realized
The planned cable car to Jerusalem's Old City. (Screenshot/Emek Shaveh)
December 30, 2021, 8:53 pm
Government tells top court it supports controversial Jerusalem cable car plan
State backs project despite opposition from transportation and environmental protection ministers, who say it will damage city’s scenery, sensitivities
By ToI Staff
The planned cable car to Jerusalem's Old City. (Screenshot/Emek Shaveh)
November 27, 2021, 10:01 am
With court to debate controversial Jerusalem cable car, ministry voices opposition
Transportation Ministry says harm from controversial project will outweigh any benefits
By ToI Staff
Architect's impression of the planned cable car station on Mount Zion. The Dormition Church can be seen to the left. (From plans submitted to the National Planning Council)
November 4, 2020, 10:51 am
Jerusalem cable car excavation work to begin in next few days
Despite ongoing court case, project director says work will start within 2 weeks to move existing infrastructure; go-ahead already given to uproot trees along route
By Sue Surkes
Screen capture from a promotional video for the Jerusalem Old City cable car project showing an artist's impression of cars passing over the Hinnom Valley. (YouTube)
October 26, 2020, 6:41 pm
Western Wall cable car planners meet with developers despite High Court case
Jerusalem Development Authority holds two confabs for potential bidders; new tourism minister ‘still studying’ issue
By Sue Surkes
Artist's impression of cable cars crossing Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley, from a promotional video posted to YouTube.
September 7, 2020, 5:59 pm
Jerusalem cable car backers miss court deadline to prove plan will boost tourism
High Court extends final date for government, other bodies to provide ‘factual basis’ for their claims, as Jerusalem Development Authority issues tender for project
By Sue Surkes
An artist's rendering of a station on the route of the future cable car that will stretch from Jerusalem's First Station to the Western Wall in the Old City. (Courtesy Jerusalem Development Authority)
July 26, 2020, 5:44 pm
High Court demands proof controversial Old City cable car will boost tourism
In move that could spell end of entire project, court says government must provide ‘factual basis’ for claims project will increase visits to city
By Sue Surkes
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 a cable car crossing Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley to Mount Zion, from a promotional video uploaded to YouTube.
June 28, 2020, 9:03 pm
On eve of High Court hearing, new tourism minister backs Old City cable car plan
Despite overtures to Blue and White Party minister to ditch predecessor’s much-maligned scheme, Asaf Zamir says pros outweigh cons, project ‘in the public interest’
By Sue Surkes
UN personnel and representatives of Israel, Trans-Jordan and Egypt pore over a map of Jerusalem at the residence of the Syrian Catholic archbishop near Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, August 22, 1948. Moshe Dayan is seated, wearing an eye patch. (AP/Jim Pringle)
May 21, 2020, 10:58 am
Blame soft grease pencils: Violence and absurdity in Jerusalem from 1948 to 1967
A hand drawn map sent tensions skyrocketing in the severed capital for 19 years, resulting in shootings, stone throwing, a secret cable car… and a blowup over a bathroom
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
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