Tomb Of King David

Controversy over new tunnel under David's Tomb

Activists protest secret tunnel connecting Christian clergy residence to Church at holy site. 'Israeli authorities doing Vatican's bidding.'

An MK Says Netanyahu has contacted the Chief Sephardic Rabbi, asked for halakhic permission to make the move.

Leading rabbis on Thursday condemned an apparent new “segulah," that involved vandalism at the Tomb of King David

Prior to his visit in Yad Vashem, the Pope called on Pres. Peres in Jerusalem. "Peace" was the theme of the speeches.

Foreign Ministry official denies plan to hand over control of Mt. Zion holy site to Catholic Church, two days before Israel-Vatican meeting.

After 10 years of talks with the Vatican concerns are rising that Israel will cede control of King David’s Tomb in Jerusalem.

President Katzav's office categorically denies any intention to sign an agreement to give over parts of Mt. Zion to the Catholic Church.