New analysis of traffic data appears to undermine cable car planner congestion claims, indicates solution lies in more shuttles

Despite overtures to Blue and White Party minister to ditch predecessor's much-maligned scheme, Asaf Zamir says pros outweigh cons, project 'in the public interest'

A hand drawn map sent tensions skyrocketing in the severed capital for 19 years, resulting in shootings, stone throwing, a secret cable car... and a blowup over a bathroom

National Infrastructure Committee, which had initially rejected project, approved it in February under pressure from Transportation Minister Smotrich

Group says caretaker government doesn't have right to sign off on controversial proposal, says visual impact was underestimated and consultations were not thorough

Housing cabinet chair Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon says final planning approval given for project, which has been criticized by experts as obtrusive and ineffective

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