(Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

(Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

By JNS.org - September 4, 2017

Originally appeared here in The Algemeiner

Israel’s cabinet on Sunday approved the construction of the “Gospel Trail” cable car that, when completed, will run between Upper Nazareth and the lower slopes of Mount Tabor in order to enhance access to Christian tourist sites in the area.

The project in Israel’s northern region is a collaborative effort between Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin, Minister for the Development of the Negev and Galilee Aryeh Deri and the municipality of Upper Nazareth.

The initiative aims to attract millions of international tourists and religious pilgrims, in addition to Israeli visitors. Read More

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