MK Nir Barkat (Likud) responded this evening (Saturday) to the government’s intention to cancel the cable car project in the Old City of Jerusalem: ” Due to the topography and sensitivity to the many historical finds, in ancient Jerusalem the existing roads could not be widened, bridges could not be built and tunnels could not be dug underground. 60 buses), in addition to the existing problematic transportation system.The planned cable cars serve Muslim Christians and Jews, both visitors and locals, and there is no proper transportation alternative.
He added: “Therefore, those who oppose the cable car are actually opposed to bringing the many tourists who are planned to come in the coming years to visit and be impressed by the Holy City and ancient Jerusalem. “.
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