Cable car over Palestinian homes. The fifth foreign company has withdrawn from the project

The Italian company ROPES has withdrawn from the Jerusalem cable car project, marking the fifth foreign firm to do so amid Palestinian opposition. Israeli authorities insist the project will proceed on schedule despite the setbacks. The cable car, planned to connect West Jerusalem with a tourist complex in East Jerusalem, has faced criticism for threatening Palestinian homes and heritage. Previous withdrawals included three French firms and one Swiss firm, citing political concerns. The project, approved in 2019, has raised legal and ethical questions regarding its impact on local communities and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.