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 Politics

Focus On: Jerusalem

David Friedman, who has voiced approval of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, is expected to be confirmed as US ambassador to Israel tomorrow. In the range of pieces selected below, Al-Shabaka analysts provide the context and analysis necessary to understand the history of Israel’s colonization of Jerusalem and its impact on Palestinians, as well as the likely fallout from a US embassy move. 
Al-Shabaka Nur Arafeh
Al-Shabaka Munir Nuseibah
Al-Shabaka Mouin Rabbani
Al-Shabaka Salim Tamari
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Nur Arafeh,Munir Nuseibah,Mouin Rabbani, + More· Mar 8, 2017
Focus On: Jerusalem
Policy Brief
 Politics

The Future of Jerusalem: Sacred Space or Open City?

Even before the crusades, Jerusalem has had an enchanting hold on people’s imagination. Visitors imposed their aspirations, inner anguish, and dreams on what they saw as an eternal sacred city, whereas the worldly city was at great variance and often in contradiction with these imageries. Indeed, this vision of the city of God has always been in contrast with the living physicality of the city. As revealed in the leaked “Palestine Papers,” this view of the metaphoric Jerusalem has been adopted in the negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.
Al-Shabaka Salim Tamari
Salim Tamari· Jul 11, 2011
The Future of Jerusalem: Sacred Space or Open City?