Transportation Ministry says harm from controversial project will outweigh any benefits

Despite ongoing court case, project director says work will start within 2 weeks to move existing infrastructure; go-ahead already given to uproot trees along route

Jerusalem Development Authority holds two confabs for potential bidders; new tourism minister 'still studying' issue

Envisioned at half the height of London Eye, attraction is one of many being considered to upgrade 'visitor experience' at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade

Capital hopes thousands of would-be visitors who can’t fly to Israel because of the coronavirus will sign up for virtual visits, on the streets and in the halls of culture

$55 million project opposed by environmentalists, urban planners, architects, Palestinian residents, religious minority groups