The U.S. administration’s unilateral recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital undermines international law and decades of global consensus rejecting the unlawful annexation of East Jerusalem. This move not only legitimizes occupation but also...
Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967, which is widely considered unlawful under international law, has led to systematic policies aimed at reducing the Palestinian population in the area. Palestinians living in East Jerusalem are granted "pe...
In June 2002, Israel began constructing the Separation Barrier in the West Bank, claiming security concerns after Palestinian attacks. However, its route largely follows settlement boundaries, facilitating Israel's annexation of Palestinian land. The...
1- Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem pay taxes to the Israeli authorities. Yet Palestinian neighborhoods in Jerusalem do not receive adequate services. Only 10% of Jerusalem’s city budget is directed toward Palestinian neighborhoods, which ar...
Beit Iksa, a Palestinian village northwest of Jerusalem, is heavily affected by Israeli-imposed movement restrictions. Although it lies within the West Bank, the village is isolated due to a permanent checkpoint controlling the only entrance and an e...
This document presents an analysis of the legal aspects pertaining to the status of East Jerusalem, and the legality of Israel’s claim of sovereignty over East Jerusalem since 1967. Following a brief background of the legal situation, this documen...
This paper gives an overview of the negotiations over East Jerusalem and developments on the ground. The report hopes to re-focus the attention of national and international stakeholders on the key flashpoint areas in East Jerusalem. Alterations to ...
