East Jerusalem
Jewish settlers (top R) observe from a rooftop as a Palestinian man waves his national flag in the mostly Arab neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah in east Jerusalem on May 17, 2013 during a weekly demonstration against settlements and the possible eviction of a Palestinian family from their home.
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reconciliation can only be possible if the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem and the blockade of Gaza are ended.
Every year [on Jerusalem Day] the government and police force our shops to close and ask the Arab people not to make any trouble because so many Jews visit Jerusalem
It is perfectly legitimate for the residents to complain, but I do not think this should be seen as part of a geopolitical struggleMore quotes »
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