Newly elected Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat said he wants to stop the light railway project and tear down the controversial Bridge of Strings. The high tech millionaire harshly criticized the mass transportation project, which has cost far more than originally budgeted. He said the money should have been invested in education and social projects.
Barkat also wants to tear down the Bridge of Strings, which is part of the delayed light railway system. The towering finger-like structure has been greeted with widespread criticism for ruining the view of the city.