East Jerusalem

Feature Story Jewish Violence against Christians on the Rise in Jerusalem

In 2024, violent attacks by religious Jews against Christians increased, especially in Jerusalem.

Interview Planning Expert Explains New Protocol Stopping Palestinian Residential Development in East Jerusalem

Israel closes a loophole that allowed a little Palestinian development in East Jerusalem for a short while.

Graphic The Uniquely Impermanent Resident Status Israel Gives Palestinians in Jerusalem

How Israel’s permanent-resident status constrains and contains Palestinians’ lives in Jerusalem, where the majority have been forced to hold this status.

Blog Post Inflation Hits Palestinian Jerusalemites Hard While the City Doubles Municipal Tax

Palestinian Jerusalemites face multiple economic stresses.

Blog Post Israel Quietly Waging War against Silwan

Residents of a targeted neighborhood wait in dread for the bulldozers.

Graphic East Jerusalem Hospitals

A bird’s eye view of hospitals that serve the Palestinian community

Blog Post Israel Seeks to Overturn Long-Established Practice regarding the Operation of Foreign Diplomatic Missions in East Jerusalem

Israel is tightening the screws on foreign diplomats in contravention of long-standing practice.

Blog Post Jerusalem’s al-Bustan Neighborhood in Peril as More Homes and Community Center Demolished

Israel demolishes a community center and more homes in al-Bustan neighborhood.

Interview Dr. Hussam Abu Sa’a: “Our Specialized Orthopedic Services Have Reduced the Need to Refer Patients Abroad”

Why East Jerusalem’s Makassed is uniquely qualified to serve Palestinians’ orthopedic surgery needs