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Spanish Company's Role In Jerusalem Light Rail Expansion Draws Criticism Over Settlement Ties
RAMALLAH, West Bank /PNN/ As Israel begins a major infrastructure phase of its Jerusalem Light Rail (JLR) project this w ...
The Times of Israel1d
9 Jerusalem light rail stops closed for months, causing significant disruptions
Light rail to offer limited service amid work to link existing line with new route, set to last three months; commuters say ...
Globes1d
Jerusalem light rail central section closes for 14 weeks
While the work is being carried out, the light rail will operate on a shortened service format - from the north between Givat ...
Off track: How Jerusalem light rail expansion, woes frustrate commuters
From May 21 until September 1 much of the Red Line will be shut down. The light rail will continue to operate from Neveh ...
News-Press NOW16d
Why Pizzaballa, Jerusalem’s first cardinal and an advocate for peace, could be a long-shot contender for pope
Jerusalem (CNN) — Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, cuts an unmistakable figure in the dark corridors of the ancient, stone patriarchate in this troubled corner ...
The Independent20d
Israel wildfires mapped: Netanyahu declares national emergency as record blaze nears Jerusalem
As Israel grappled with one of the largest wildfires ever in the country this week and the blaze barrelled towards Jerusalem, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a national emergency.
Hindustan Times21d
Wildfires trigger national emergency in Israel, PM Netanyahu says Jerusalem at risk
Wildfires raging near Jerusalem have triggered a national emergency, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that the flames could soon reach the city itself. An Israeli firefighter ...
Deccan Chronicle21d
Netanyahu Warns Wildfires Could Reach Jerusalem
BET SHEMESH, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city, as he declared the situation a "national ...
Hindustan Times21d
Israel TV channel evacuates studio amid broadcast as wildfires close in
Israel’s leading television station was forced to evacuate its studio mid-broadcast on Wednesday as wildfires raging near Jerusalem reached dangerously close to its Neve Ilan facility.
NDTV21d
Israel's 'Largest' Wildfires Rage Outside Jerusalem, Residents Evacuated
Israeli fire services, in a statement last evening, called the fire one of the "largest-ever" in Israel. Massive wildfires near Jerusalem have led to the evacuation of thousands, injuring 13.
Radio France Internationale21d
France to help Israel fight wildfires raging near Jerusalem
“Right now, the priority is to defend Jerusalem,” Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video shared by his office on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France “is ready to ...
CNN21d
Wildfires rage outside Jerusalem, forcing evacuations and road closures
Wildfires raging near Jerusalem forced evacuations in several areas and led to several major road closures on Wednesday, as firefighters struggle to contain the flames amid dry conditions and high ...