Jerusalem: Dangers of Division

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs ^ | Nadav Shragai

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A principal argument of those who support the division of Israel's capital is the need to improve the city's demographic balance between Jews and Arabs in favor of Jews. However, a higher Arab birthrate is not the primary cause for the decrease in the Jewish majority in Jerusalem. Rather, the main reason is that large numbers of Jews are leaving the city due to housing and employment difficulties. To reverse Jewish emigration from Jerusalem, the city must be declared an area of national priority of the highest order.

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In light of the current events surrounding Jerusalem, this is an important piece.