Holy site in Jerusalem closed in tax dispute

JERUSALEM — Leaders of the two largest Christian denominations in Jerusalem said Monday that the Church of the Holy Sepulchre will remain closed indefinitely to protest an Israeli attempt to tax their properties in the holy city, shuttering one of Jerusalem’s most-venerable and popular holy sites.

Both Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic representatives said they were blindsided by the Jerusalem municipality’s recent decision to begin taxing them and accused the mayor, Nir Barkat, of disrupting a longstanding and fragile status quo.

The church, situated in Jerusalem’s Old City, is one of Christianity’s holiest sites, revered as the spot where Jesus was crucified and resurrected. It is a popular destination for tourists and Christian pilgrims from around the world.

Barkat has said the order does not affect houses of worship, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and only applies to what he calls “commercial properties” owned by the churches, including hotels and office space. He said the churches have debts of roughly $185 million. Christian faith,” Moore said in an emailed statement Monday.

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Until now, driverless cars could only be tested with human backup drivers who could take over in an emergency.

Manufacturers can apply for permits allowing driverless testing when the regulations go into effect April 2.