Jerusalem's New Tram Winds Through Streets and Geopolitics

The World

Something shiny and new is winding its way through the streets of Jerusalem. It's Israel's first commuter light rail and it was designed to give Jerusalem's public transportation a much needed upgrade. But it charges right through the city's sensitive geopolitics - and it's upsetting locals for all kinds of reasons.

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