Haaretz EnglishPolitics
East Jerusalem Palestinians Face Israeli Election Impact Without Vote
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Palestinians in East Jerusalem cannot vote in Israeli national elections and often boycott local ones, yet Israeli politics profoundly affects their lives, from housing to policing. Manal Jalajel's experience with a Hebrew demolition notice from the Jerusalem municipality highlights the direct consequences of Israeli policies on residents who lack electoral power.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- East Jerusalem Palestinians cannot vote in Israeli national elections but are impacted by its politics.
- Israeli policies significantly affect East Jerusalem Palestinians' housing and policing.
- Manal Jalajel received a demolition notice from the Jerusalem municipality five years ago.
- Jalajel needed help to understand the Hebrew demolition notice.
- The notice led to intense focus on the residents' house.
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