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Jerusalem Neighborhood's Historic Buildings Face Neglect and High Costs
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אסנת ניר
First reported by Haaretz · 2 days ago
What happened
Historic buildings in Jerusalem's Rechavia neighborhood are expensive and poorly maintained, despite their preservation status. The area is currently undergoing significant construction, impacting residents.
- 01Rechavia's historic buildings are expensive and neglected.
- 02The neighborhood is currently experiencing extensive construction.
- 03A rare apartment sold for 3.4 million shekels.
- 04Apartment sales are down despite discounts.
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