Who Advocates for Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem?
This backgrounder explores the political representation of Palestinians in Jerusalem, a city with a complex and disputed status. Despite being a large population, Palestinians in East Jerusalem have lacked meaningful political representation since Israel's occupation in 1967. While they theoretically have the right to vote in both Israeli municipal elections and Palestinian national elections, in practice, they are not adequately represented. The Oslo Accords granted them the right to vote in Palestinian elections, but Israeli policies and the city's political status complicate their participation. Palestinians in East Jerusalem are largely permanent residents, not citizens, and face systematic challenges that hinder their political rights and voice in both Israeli and Palestinian political systems.
This entry is original published by My Jerusalem Story .
