The holy site is located in Bethlehem, a 3-minute drive from southern Jerusalem. Access to the site was always a simple matter, with public Egged buses and private cars bringing thousands to the tomb to pray.
But the Israel government's policy of building walls to confront terrorism has affected Rachel's Tomb drastically. Access to the holy site is no longer possible through public buses. Instead, visitors must be transferred to a special bulletproof vehicle and travel via a route surrounded by tall walls.
Visitors to the site complain that the only view left is one of concrete walls on all sides.
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But the Israel government's policy of building walls to confront terrorism has affected Rachel's Tomb drastically. Access to the holy site is no longer possible through public buses. Instead, visitors must be transferred to a special bulletproof vehicle and travel via a route surrounded by tall walls.
Visitors to the site complain that the only view left is one of concrete walls on all sides.
Watch "Rachel's Tomb – A Special Report" produced by Arutz Sheva TV.