Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to turn the conflict in Jerusalem into a religious war. This comes against the backdrop of his recent decision to add $17 million to the budget for the construction of tunnels under the Western Wall and the Old City.
Israel's policy is based on the process of merging East and West Jerusalem, as reflected in the increase in tunnels and settlements. Israel has not been subjected to real action that deters it from continuing to violate international law and UN resolutions, says former US national security adviser.