Israel’s right-wing government is opening bidding for thousands of housing units in a patch of the West Bank, a move that would thwart efforts at Palestinian statehood.
Category: Jerusalem (Israel)
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What Is the E1 Project, Israel’s Disputed Settlement Plan in the West Bank?
The New York Times – On the Runway: -
One Couple Reconsiders Their Cruise as War Continues in the Middle East
A Jewish couple about to go on a long-delayed $29,000 dream trip to Egypt and Jordan are afraid to travel because of the war in Gaza, but Viking says it’s safe.
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Jascha Heifetz in the Case of the Violinist and the Fanatical Doorman
Who attacked Heifetz 70 years ago in Jerusalem for the crime of playing Richard Strauss? A dive into an unsolved mystery.
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Hummus, Tahini and Other Tastes of Home in Jerusalem’s Old City
The New York Times – Travel:A local provides a throw-away-the-map food tour of the Muslim quarter, offering a window into the city that tourists rarely see.