Hebrew University prof claims evidence of urban web around Jerusalem supports understanding David as no mere leader of several thousand shepherds; others call theory a 'fish story'

Panel rejects original plan for mixed religious-secular town aimed largely at IDF personnel and their families, saying it would compete unfairly with Beersheba, other Negev towns

Ministry agrees to speed up impact survey process in exchange for more funds; staff in deal with Finance Ministry after protests over plan to put private consultants on committees

There will be more than enough performances, exhibits, screenings and concerts to last 8 days, from the EclectiQueer festival to urban park appreciation, museum tours and beyond

Planners envision urban spaces with everything you need a short walk or bike ride away, cutting emissions and stress; in parts of Israel, there are signs of the concept taking hold

Bringing a leading planner on board, organization seeks to preserve trees and expand woodland countrywide, including by refining the very definition of forest

Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur discusses why Israeli teachers threaten to strike each year; real estate editor Danielle Nagler talks of homelessness initiatives and urban planning

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presents plans for parallel structures of mirror-encased skyscrapers 170 km long known collectively as The Line, in reimagination of urban life

Amid political turmoil, no new date scheduled for ministerial committee meeting on long-term planning for the housing sector

New masterplan for region delivers ambitious projects to attract residents, grow economy