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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 624

Yosi Havilio

An artist's rendition of the new Begin Rooftop project. (Kolker Kolker Epstein Architects)
December 15, 2024, 9:17 pm
Jerusalem officials divided over ambitious ‘Rooftop’ plan atop Begin Highway
While the project will connect the Beit Hakerem neighborhood to Givat Ram and add 2,200 housing units, some say it will harm the environment and mean less green space per person
By Zev Stub
Artist's impression of the new tower planned for the Epstein Compound in Jerusalem, nicknamed the 'Jerusalem Burj,' as seen from Yad Vashem. (AS+GG- Smith-Gil Architecture. Local architects Studio Yigal Levi Architects)
September 23, 2024, 6:44 pm
District planners approve controversial ‘Jerusalem Burj,’ rebuff most objections
Deputy Mayor Havilio vows to keep up opposition, says planners have broken own rules on building height and don’t think about preserving character of capital
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative view of a swimming pool in Jerusalem on July 7, 2020.(Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 25, 2024, 1:55 pm
High Court upholds decision to compel Jerusalem public pool to open on Shabbat
Har Homa Community Administration, which battled against municipal requirement it open on weekends, says ruling is blow to democratic rights of residents, most of whom are Orthodox
By ToI Staff
Reches Lavan, or White Ridge, east of Jerusalem. (Dov Greenblat, Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel)
February 23, 2023, 4:02 pm
Court halts major Jerusalem Hills urban plan, orders environmental assessment
Society for Protection of Nature in Israel welcomes ruling, urges government to cancel Reches Lavan project and preserve area as a national asset
By ToI Staff and Sue Surkes
Kulanu MK Rachel Azaria attends a Kulanu faction meeting in the Knesset on May 7, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
September 26, 2018, 10:06 pm
Azaria pulls out of Jerusalem mayoral race, backs Elkin
Kulanu MK, the only woman candidate in the running, rejects accusations of ‘backroom deal,’ plans to stay in the Knesset
By ToI Staff
A dance performance at Barbur Gallery in Jerusalem, 2017 (screen capture: YouTube)
August 30, 2018, 10:04 pm
Court okays eviction of Jerusalem art gallery that hosted left-wing events
Judge says that while municipality decision was motivated by politics, city within rights to reclaim its property; Barbur Gallery vows to appeal
By Alexander Fulbright and Sue Surkes
A secular demonstration in favor of a 'Free Jerusalem' and against ultra-Orthodox coercion, outside City Hall, June 27, 2009 (photo credit: Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
August 8, 2018, 12:32 pm
Jerusalem to reinstate fines on city center stores open on Shabbat
Municipality says it will renew policy of fining business open on the Jewish day of rest, after freezing the action for 60 days following a legal petition against the enforcement
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
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