Ze'ev Orenstein

Ze'ev Orenstein is the director of international affairs at the City of David, an archaeological site in East Jerusalem operated by the Elad settler organization. He has been involved in promoting the site's historical significance, which is contentious due to its location and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Orenstein has defended the archaeological excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority, asserting they adhere to high standards, while also facing criticism from Palestinian rights groups regarding the impact of these excavations on local communities.