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Italian Firm Latest to Exit Controversial Jerusalem Cable Car Project
Italian firm ROPES has withdrawn from a controversial Jerusalem cable car project, marking the fifth international company to exit the stalled initiative. The NIS 200 million project aims to connect West Jerusalem to the Old City but faces strong opposition from rights groups and heritage professionals.
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What happened
- 01Italian firm ROPES withdrew from the Jerusalem cable car project, the fifth company to do so.
- 02The NIS 200 million project aims to link West Jerusalem to the Old City's Dung Gate.
- 03Opponents cite cultural, political, and environmental concerns, including impacts on Palestinian areas.
- 04The High Court of Justice rejected petitions against the plan in 2022, but construction has not started.
- 05Critics argue the project aims to consolidate settler presence and redirect tourism.
Despite a 2022 High Court rejection of legal challenges, construction has not begun, with critics arguing the project serves settler interests and threatens Palestinian communities.
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