Occupied Jerusalem

From the International Press Center of the Palestinian National Authority State Information Service

Jerusalem (Arabic al-Quds) largest city in the West Bank , situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea . Jerusalem is a holy city for the world's major religions: Islam, and Christianity . In 1948 Jerusalem was under Israel occupation (West Jerusalem) , and Jordan controlled the other part of Jerusalem (East Jerusalem) including the Old City. In 1967 Israel occupied East Jerusalem in the Six-Day War, Since then , both west and east Jerusalem has been under Israeli occupation.

Yes, we welcome every morsel of information that clarifies the official Palestinian view of the world. This explains exactly what they mean when they say "ending the occupation": It doesn't mean Israel out of Nablus. It means Israel out of Jerusalem, all of Jerusalem.

I used to think that a negotiated two-state solution was not only possible, but the most desirable outcome. But why bother to negotiate with someone whose public position is so thoroughly ridiculous?

Posted by Stefan Sharkansky at July 03, 2002 09:50 PM