Israeli MK Rachel Azaria and hundreds of Jerusalem residents worried about the disposition of their homes, as well as any future change to the character of the capital of the Jewish State.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD, GLOBES
The Greek Orthodox Church last week sold 50 hectares of land in central Jerusalem – some 124 acres containing more than 1,000 housing units in numerous buildings – to an anonymous group of investors, spurring fears of a hostile takeover.
For many years, the land was leased to the Jewish National Fund in agreements that are about to expire, leaving the residents’ future rights in limbo. Continue Reading »