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Palestinians in East Jerusalem Vote in Record Numbers, Breaking Post-1967 Taboo
Palestinians in East Jerusalem voted in record numbers in the recent Knesset elections, exceeding 10,000 participants and marking a significant break from past boycotts. The surge in turnout, with the Joint List receiving over 80% of votes, was motivated by a desire to prevent right-wing politicians from governing.
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What happened
- 01Over 10,000 Palestinians in East Jerusalem voted in the Knesset elections, a record since 1967.
- 02Voters cited a desire to keep Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich out of government.
- 03The Joint List received over 80% of the votes from East Jerusalem participants.
- 04This election marks a potential end to the political taboo against voting in East Jerusalem.
- 05The trend reflects broader Palestinian integration into Israeli society in employment and education.
This historic participation is expected to influence future municipal elections and reflects a broader integration of East Jerusalem Palestinians into Israeli society.
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