Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
NEWSLETTER
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Israel
    • Israel at War
    • Middle East
    • United States
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Israel
    • Israel at War
    • Middle East
    • United States
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
Home Lifestyle Travel

Cable car system for Western Wall gets official go-ahead

Each car is expected to have room for 10 people, with the journey spanning about 4 minutes in each direction.

by  Zeev Klein and Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  11-05-2019 18:19
Last modified: 11-05-2019 18:23
Cable car system for Western Wall gets official go-aheadThe Jerusalem Development Authority

A simulation of the cable car transportation system planned for Jerusalem | Illustration: The Jerusalem Development Authority

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A controversial plan to build a cable car transport system to the Old City of Jerusalem has passed a major hurdle after receiving a green light from a special committee headed by Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

The National Infrastructure Committee had earlier rejected a battery of petitions against the proposed system and gave a green light the contentious project.

The proposed route originates at a renovated train station that used to serve the city but now serves as a commercial and entertainment complex. After boarding the cable car, visitors would travel past several verdant valleys and the old city's iconic walls.

Each car is expected to have room for 10 people, with the journey spanning about 4 minutes in each direction.

The estimated $55-million project, which is being advanced by the Tourism Ministry, is expected to serve many tourists and worshippers who may want to visit the Western Wall and other parts of the old city.

According to official estimates, some 135,000 people visit the Old City of Jerusalem and its environs every week, and 24,000 of them are foreigners.

Tags: Jerusalemtourismtravel

Related Posts

After endless delays: Aviation giant returns to IsraelAharon Lapidot

After endless delays: Aviation giant returns to Israel

by Sahar Avrahami

Lufthansa Group plans to resume flights to Israel on August 1 while Air France resumed operations and landed Monday at...

Incoming aviation shake-up in EuropeGettyImages

Incoming aviation shake-up in Europe

by Uri Roodrigues Garcia

The European Parliament’s Transport Committee has ruled that airlines operating in Europe will no longer be allowed to charge passengers...

Which airlines are flying to Israel?Reuters

Which airlines are flying to Israel?

by Sahar Avrahami

Some carriers plan early returns, while others extend cancellations into October amid regional tensions.

Menu

Analysis 

Archaeology

Blogpost

Business & Finance

Culture

Exclusive

Explainer

Environment

 

Features

Health

In Brief

Jewish World

Judea and Samaria

Lifestyle

Cyber & Internet

Sports

 

Diplomacy 

Iran & The Gulf

Gaza Strip

Politics

Shopping

Terms of use

Privacy Policy

Submissions

Contact Us

About Us

The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30, 2007. Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better, more balanced and more accurate journalism. Journalism that speaks, not shouts. Journalism of a different kind. And free of charge.

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

  • Home
  • News
    • Israel at War
    • Israel
    • United States
    • Middle East
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

Newsletter

[contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”]

  • Home
  • News
    • Israel at War
    • Israel
    • United States
    • Middle East
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il