The 4 biggest differences between residents of East and West Jerusalem
1) What are the 2 rights of a citizen of Israel, that a permanent resident doesn’t have?
*The right to vote in the Knesset elections and to hold an Israeli passport
2) Who is a permanent resident?
*People who hold an identity card and a passport
3) Can permanent residents from East Jerusalem keep their permanent residency if they choose to live abroad?
* Yes, if they prove their center of life is in Israel (strong ties to Israel, their residency overseas is temporary, etc.)
4) Does every resident of East Jerusalem have the right to vote in the local elections (the municipal elections)?
* Yes, if he is over 17 and holds an Israeli identity card
5) From which two neighborhoods in East Jerusalem do the majority of Runners Without Borders participants come?
* The Shu’afat Refugee camp + Jabel Mukaber
