It is estimated that Jaffa is the most ancient of the city in Israel with
4000 years of documented history. Many people ruled it, including Egyptians,
Hittites, Canaanites, Philistines, Jews, Muslims, Crusaders, and Ottomans. Many
famous historical personalities visited it, including Pharaoh, Jonah the
Prophet, Alexander the Great, Judah Hamaccabi, Nikanor, Titus, Salah al-Din,
Napoleon, Abu-Nabut, Allenby, Ben Gurion. All of them built, destroyed and
re-built it, which provides much work for archeologists, historians, and
restoration companies. It's now Huldai's (the mayor of Tel-Aviv) turn. Jaffa has
been built and restored with unprecedented momentum since mid-2004. The academic
college was transferred to Jaffa and dorms for students and lecturers become
available. The Peres Center for Peace will open in 2006. Jerusalem Boulevard is
undergoing a major face lift. The Clock Square and Saraya are in the course of
fascinating reconstruction. The fisherman's port will become a world tourist
attraction with hotels, coffee shops and restaurants, marina and museum. All
these developments attract entrepreneurs and investors who plan and build new
luxury residential areas for Israelis and foreign residents seeking a window –
or,even better, a balcony – overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
