'This is the best time to come to Jerusalem'

(JNS) - According to Steve Rubin, director of Tourism in the Jerusalem Development Authority, Jerusalem is the capital and most populous city in Israel as well as being holy to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. As the current war passed the 21-month mark, Jerusalem is also starting to bounce back as "a world leader in tourism and most certainly as the epicenter of culture in Israel," he said.

In an interview in the JNS Studio in Jerusalem on July 7, Rubin said, "Since Oct. 7 [2023], Jerusalem has become probably the safest city to be in Israel," adding with a smile, "This is actually the best t...