Demography

Feature Story Amid Gaza Genocide, Israel Hones in on Sheikh Jarrah

Israel brings new displacement mechanisms to bear in Sheikh Jarrah.

Blog Post Israel Is Fast-Tracking the Displacement of Palestinians across East Jerusalem

Amid the genocide in Gaza, Israel is displacing hundreds of Palestinians in East Jerusalem.

Journal Article Sheikh Jarrah: A Struggle for Survival

A deep dive into the history of a historic neighborhood whose families are being targeted for removal

Graphic Population of Jerusalem as of the End of 2023

A quick visual overview of the demography of Jerusalem, based on Israeli data

Blog Post The Settler versus the Native: Why Demographic Trends in the City Don’t Bode Well for Israel

Who’s staying firmly rooted in Jerusalem, and who’s leaving?

Feature Story Why Is the Palestinian Population of Jerusalem’s Old City Shrinking?

Palestinians are gradually leaving the Old City in response to Israel’s multilayered pressures.

Graphic Snapshot of Jerusalem’s Diverse History

A look back at Jerusalem’s rulers since ancient times and the city’s population based on more recent censuses