The PA (Palestinian Authority) Maan News Agency reports that Jerusalem City Hall has approved the establishment of the Jewish Heritage Museum in the Kosel Plaza area, in proximity of al-Aqsa Mosque.

The report in the daily HaMevaser speaks of a complex encompassing 3,700 square meters near the Mughrabi entrance to Har HaBayis. The report states the museum will have exhibits, an expansive library and serve as a venue for special programming highlighting the history of Am Yisrael.

The structure will be five stories, two underground, and it will serve �settlers and foreign tourists visiting the Kosel area�, warning the site is that of the �ruins of structures holy to Islam and Arab culture�.

The report adds that national government approval for the project is still pending.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)