The Debate Over “King David’s Palace”
The Case of the Large Stone Structure at the City of David The site known as “The City of David” is the location of ancient Jerusalem and one of the...
Shalem Plan Overview – The Plan to Reveal Ancient Jerusalem
To Download as a PDF click here Introduction Each year, the Israeli government marks Jerusalem Day through a festive government meeting at a select site in the city. On May...
Fissures and Cracks – Damage to homes in the Wadi Hilweh neighborhood of Silwan
Introduction For over a decade, Palestinian residents of the neighborhood of Wadi Hilweh in Silwan have reported damage to their homes. Almost all the complaints come from families living...
In the shadow of the coronavirus crisis, the Nature and Parks Authority is carrying out development work in the Ben Hinnom Valley in areas that are the subject of legal proceedings
In June, the Jerusalem Municipality issued public gardening orders for private land owned by Palestinians for the purpose of development work near the Elad Foundation’s café in Abu Tor. The...
High Court permits the closure of public space in Silwan to prevent violation of the Sabbath and Jewish festivals
Emek Shaveh: The High Court upheld the decision by the Nature and Parks Authority and the Elad Foundation from 2015 to close the gates to what were previously accessible public areas...
Naftali Bennett’s declaration of national parks in the West Bank is another step toward annulling the Oslo Accords
The implications: Israeli takeover of new territory in the West Bank ■ Violating the rights of Palestinians who live in these territories ■ Expanding tourism in West Bank territory and...
Emergency Conference – the Cable Car to the Old City
You are cordially invited to an emergency conference following approval of the Cable Car Plan. The conference will take place this Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Mishkenot Sha’ananim from 17:00-20:00. 17:00 -18:00...
Release release – Petition: Nature and Parks Authority discriminate against residents of Silwan at the Gihon Spring
On Thursday, October 4, the residents of Silwan and the organization Emek Shaveh filed a petition against the Israeli Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) and the Elad Association. The petition...
Knesset Committee approves draft bill to allow construction in the City of David/Silwan
On the 4th July the Knesset Interior and Environment Committee passed a proposal for a bill promoted by the Elad Foundation which would enable construction within the City of David...
Legal petition: discontinue contractual agreement between INPA and the Elad Foundation
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...