Ancient Siloam Pool road excavation sparking latest political clash between Israel and Palestine
The road, which was at ground level 2,000 years ago, is now under the Arab neighborhood of Silwan in East Jerusalem.
A recent ceremony marking the excavation of a road that archaeologists believe was used by biblical-era Jewish pilgrims—perhaps even Jesus—has drawn fire from Palestinians, who accuse Israeli and US officials of trying to “Judaize” Jerusalem.
The controversy is the latest political skirmish between Israelis and Palestinians over archaeological excavations.
US ambassador to Israel David Friedman and US Middle East special envoy Jason Greenblatt attended the event June 30 in Jerusalem along with Israeli officials and archaeologists. The City of David Foundation hosted the ceremony.
