Government exploring plans to seize Arab homes, public buildings in Jerusalem's Old City - report
The government is considering plans to seize Arab homes and public buildings in Jerusalem's Old City. This investigation will particularly focus on Chain Gate Street, a significant area for commerce and tourism. The location is situated near the Temple Mount, highlighting its importance in the ongoing tensions in the region.
- ▪The government is exploring plans to seize properties in Jerusalem's Old City.
- ▪Chain Gate Street is a major commercial and tourist center under consideration.
- ▪The area is located near the Temple Mount, a site of significant religious importance.
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Government exploring plans to seize Arab homes, public buildings in Jerusalem's Old City - reportThe government's investigation will focus on Chain Gate Street, a major commercial and tourist center on the border between the Jewish and Muslim quarters, and is very close to the Temple Mount.Follow us on GooglePeople walk in the Old City of Jerusalem on March 8, 2026.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)
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