What happened at Damascus Gate?

In April 2021, Israeli police closed the staired plaza outside the gate, a traditional holiday gathering spot for Palestinians. The closure triggered violent night clashes, the barricades were removed after several days. On 18 October, 2021, at least 49 Palestinians were wounded and 10 arrested.

How much does Jerusalem light rail cost?

Basics of the Jerusalem Light Rail Using the Jerusalem Light Rail requires you to buy a ticket before boarding the train. Tickets can be purchased at stops, and cost 5.90 NIS for a single trip. You can also use your ‘Rav Kav’ smartcard to travel on the Light Rail.

How many people have been hurt in Israel?

In total, more than 200 people have been wounded in Israel, while there have been more than 300 Palestinians injured, according to authorities on both sides. It is the most intense exchange of fire since the 2014 war in Gaza. Both sides appear to be preparing for more violence.

Who built Damascus Gate?

Suleiman the Magnificent
Built in 1537 by Suleiman the Magnificent, the Damascus Gate is one of 7 access points leading into Jerusalem’s Old City. The entrance is often busy with passersby; Jews, Palestinians, tourists, pilgrims and soldiers. It has also been a scene of violence.

Does Jerusalem have a metro?

The line is 13.9 kilometers (8.6 mi) long with 23 stops….Jerusalem Light Rail.

Overview
Number of lines	1 (Red Line)
Number of stations	Red Line: 23
Daily ridership	130,000 (2013)
Annual ridership	42.457 million (2017)

Why is light rail called Lightrail?

However, UMTA finally adopted the term light rail instead. Light in this context is used in the sense of “intended for light loads and fast movement”, rather than referring to physical weight. The infrastructure investment is also usually lighter than would be found for a heavy rail system.

What countries are attacking Israel?

Table

Conflict	Combatant 1	Combatant 2
War of Independence (1947–1949)	Israel	Egypt Iraq Transjordan Syria Lebanon Saudi Arabia Yemen Holy War Army ALA
Sinai War (1956)	Israel United Kingdom France	Egypt
Six-Day War (1967)	Israel	Egypt Syria Jordan Iraq

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