Emek Shaveh | Archeology in the shadow of the conflict

Legal petition: discontinue agreement between INPA and the Elad

Court petition

On July 2, 2018, Emek Shaveh petitioned the Administrative Affairs Court to obligate the Israel Nature Parks Authority (INPA) to discontinue their partnership with the Elad Foundation at the City of David. Emek Shaveh submitted the petition followin […]

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Mr. Trump, we want to Exchange the Gift

A message to Trump

Jerusalem is a lot more than just a city for Israelis, Palestinians and millions of believers from around the world. It is a border crossing between the material and the spiritual, between vibrant daily lives to ancient roots. It is a national symbol […]

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Archaeological-political tours

Details and registration to the coming tours to Silwan/City of David or the National Parks (The Green Belt) in East Jerusalem. Emek Shaveh’s archaeological tour in the Village of Silwan and at City of David aims to expose the cultural wealth of the […]

The High Court ordered the State to ensure public spaces for Silwan’s residents

Legal Action

The High Court judges ruled Monday (November 20, 2017) that the Israel National Parks Authority (INPA) and the Elad Foundation cannot close public spaces without proposing an alternative for Silwan’s residents. The appeal, submitted through Attorney […]

The Jerusalem Cable Car Project and its potential impact on the Historic Basin

Position Paper

During a government meeting on Jerusalem Day (28 May 2017), the ministers approved the plan to build a cable car that would transport tourists from West Jerusalem to SilwanCity of David and the Western Wall area. For the first phase of the project, […]

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Update: Jerusalem Municipality Announces Taking possession of 60 dunams of Private Land in Silwan and Abu Tor for Gardening Purposes August 23, 2018
Why are stones falling off the Western Wall? August 5, 2018
Knesset Committee approves draft bill to allow construction in the City of David/Silwan July 10, 2018

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