2,700-year-old water reservoir thought built by King Hezekiah to be opened to public; critics say move is part of plan to expand Jewish presence in Palestinian neighborhood

Opponents decry flawed approval process, warn that tourist facilities near Palestinian homes will turn historic site into theme park

The NY TImes reports on developer-backed projects that are stirring controversy in the capital, though they likely face years of battles before being realized

Project reappears on municipal planning body's website, with hearing date set for August 31; parks authority insists it has no plans to advance controversial initiative

Plan to expand national park onto church-owned lands still appears on website of planning panel; parks authority: Project won't be advanced without dialogue with church leaders

Visiting US lawmakers raise concern with PM about move slated to clear preliminary hurdle next month; church leaders blast plan to 'nationalize one of Christianity's holiest sites'

Backed by the state, the Ir David Foundation's activities in the Hinnom Valley are expanding into Arab olive groves to chisel out a view of history driven by ideology, critics say