The survey of 1,039 Palestinians in East Jerusalem found:
- 35% preferred Israeli citizenship over Palestinian citizenship after a two-state solution.
- 40% said they would move to Israel if their neighborhood became part of Palestine.
- The top reasons for preferring Israeli citizenship were freedom of movement, jobs, and health insurance.
- The top concern about either scenario was losing access to religious sites in Jerusalem.
One of the main reasons for erroneous estimates of the size of the Arab population in Judea, Samaria and Gaza is a constant and consistent ignoring the data of the migration balance .
This, combined with non-credible reports on the size of births and mortality, and as a result, a misconception about the natural increase, it brings to distortions in assessing the real annual growth rate of the Arab population in Judea, Samaria and Gaza.
This inevitably leads to errors in assessing the demographic trends in the population in the long term and the direction and intensity of future developments in this area.
This document summarizes the results of a survey of 1,010 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza conducted in June-July 2011. Key findings include:
1) Palestinians have mixed feelings about the Arab Spring and do not see their struggle as part of it, with concerns about instability. Support for Abbas and the PA leadership is rising while approval of Hamas and Iran has significantly decreased.
2) There is broad but not intense support for seeking UN recognition of a Palestinian state, though only 40% think it will bring independence closer and opinions are divided on its impact on peace negotiations.
3) Creating jobs, easing movement restrictions, and improving health care and education are seen as higher priorities than pursuing a UN
- The Milken Innovation Center is a financial R&D center based at the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies that focuses on building financial solutions to help Israel transition from a "start-up nation" to a "scale-up nation."
- The Center works on practical, data-driven projects and has worked with various Israeli government ministries and organizations. Example projects include affordable housing, capital access, cultural heritage financing, and more.
- The document then discusses potential next steps and investment opportunities for Jerusalem in areas like affordable communities, downtown partnerships, sustainable infrastructure, and East Jerusalem economic development. It provides examples of potential projects and financial structures in each area.
פילנתרופים מקרן ראסל ברי האמריקאית הגיעו לביקור בישראל במרץ 2015, וביקשו לקבל מידע אודות האוכלוסיה ה"כללית" בירושלים, שאינה חרדית ואינה ערבית- נתונים דמוגרפיים, אתגרים וחסמים.
בקרו אותנו באתר מכון ירושלים למידע נוסף: JIIS.org.il
Visit us at JIIS.org to find out more.
Mair Kraus, Concordia University, Canada. About the JIIS - the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies: Our goals, challenges and vision for the city of Jerusalem and the state of Israel.
Visit us at JIIS.org to find out more.
בקרו אותנו באתר מכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל: jiis.org.il
Meir Kraus at UCLA's convention: "Israel in 3D": The Jerusalem Mosaic: A Delicate Balance
Visit us at jiis.org. to find out more
בקרו אותנו באתר מכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל למידע נוסף: jiis.org.il
סיכום דבריו של ד"ר אמנון רמון, חוקר במכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל, בערב העיון על הר הבית לזכר פרופ' יעקב בר-סימן-טוב ב-26.3.2015. על הפעילות ההולכת ומתרחבת של קבוצות הר הבית, הקוראות לבניית בית המקדש השלישי ומשקפות את השינוי התיאולוגי בחברה הדתית, כולל בקרב החברה הדתית לאומית.
One of the main reasons for erroneous estimates of the size of the Arab population in Judea, Samaria and Gaza is a constant and consistent ignoring the data of the migration balance .
This, combined with non-credible reports on the size of births and mortality, and as a result, a misconception about the natural increase, it brings to distortions in assessing the real annual growth rate of the Arab population in Judea, Samaria and Gaza.
This inevitably leads to errors in assessing the demographic trends in the population in the long term and the direction and intensity of future developments in this area.
This document summarizes the results of a survey of 1,010 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza conducted in June-July 2011. Key findings include:
1) Palestinians have mixed feelings about the Arab Spring and do not see their struggle as part of it, with concerns about instability. Support for Abbas and the PA leadership is rising while approval of Hamas and Iran has significantly decreased.
2) There is broad but not intense support for seeking UN recognition of a Palestinian state, though only 40% think it will bring independence closer and opinions are divided on its impact on peace negotiations.
3) Creating jobs, easing movement restrictions, and improving health care and education are seen as higher priorities than pursuing a UN
- The Milken Innovation Center is a financial R&D center based at the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies that focuses on building financial solutions to help Israel transition from a "start-up nation" to a "scale-up nation."
- The Center works on practical, data-driven projects and has worked with various Israeli government ministries and organizations. Example projects include affordable housing, capital access, cultural heritage financing, and more.
- The document then discusses potential next steps and investment opportunities for Jerusalem in areas like affordable communities, downtown partnerships, sustainable infrastructure, and East Jerusalem economic development. It provides examples of potential projects and financial structures in each area.
פילנתרופים מקרן ראסל ברי האמריקאית הגיעו לביקור בישראל במרץ 2015, וביקשו לקבל מידע אודות האוכלוסיה ה"כללית" בירושלים, שאינה חרדית ואינה ערבית- נתונים דמוגרפיים, אתגרים וחסמים.
בקרו אותנו באתר מכון ירושלים למידע נוסף: JIIS.org.il
Visit us at JIIS.org to find out more.
Mair Kraus, Concordia University, Canada. About the JIIS - the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies: Our goals, challenges and vision for the city of Jerusalem and the state of Israel.
Visit us at JIIS.org to find out more.
בקרו אותנו באתר מכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל: jiis.org.il
Meir Kraus at UCLA's convention: "Israel in 3D": The Jerusalem Mosaic: A Delicate Balance
Visit us at jiis.org. to find out more
בקרו אותנו באתר מכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל למידע נוסף: jiis.org.il
סיכום דבריו של ד"ר אמנון רמון, חוקר במכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל, בערב העיון על הר הבית לזכר פרופ' יעקב בר-סימן-טוב ב-26.3.2015. על הפעילות ההולכת ומתרחבת של קבוצות הר הבית, הקוראות לבניית בית המקדש השלישי ומשקפות את השינוי התיאולוגי בחברה הדתית, כולל בקרב החברה הדתית לאומית.
ממצאי מחקר תשתית והערכה של השכונות בית חנינא, צור באהר ואום טובא הוצגו בערב עיון שהתקיים במכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל בדצמבר 2014. מחקר זה הוא חלק מסדרה של מחקרים העוסקים בשכונות הפלסטיניות במזרח-ירושלים ומטרתם לשרטט פרופיל חברתי ותשתיתי של השכונות במגוון תחומי חיים: אוכלוסייה, חברה, מוסדות, כלכלה, שירותים ותשתיות. המצגת הוכנה על ידי אחד ממובילי המחקר, ישראל קמחי.
This document outlines four proposed projects by the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies to study different aspects of life in Jerusalem and issues related to the city. The first project involves producing a series of reports on topics like education, health, housing, and transportation in Jerusalem. The second focuses on researching and supporting the Christian communities in Jerusalem. The third aims to draft proposals to help Israeli negotiators address the issue of Jerusalem in future negotiations with Palestinians. The fourth seeks to analyze legal status and quality of life issues facing residents in East Jerusalem.
This document discusses a project to promote urban sustainability in Jerusalem, Israel. The project aims to identify factors influencing sustainability, define goals and indicators to measure progress, and outline a vision for Jerusalem as a sustainable city by drawing on models from other cities. It will incorporate sociological, behavioral, and environmental perspectives. The final report is intended to provide recommendations to policymakers to advance sustainable lifestyles in Jerusalem and across Israel. The lead researchers will present the findings to government officials and other professionals to influence policy changes.
The document discusses the importance of Christianity in Jerusalem and the challenge of fostering local Christian communities in the city. It proposes a two-year project to research and support Christian communities, churches, and institutions in Jerusalem. The project aims to formulate policies strengthening the relationship between Christians worldwide and Jerusalem, and to increase pilgrimage tourism. It will produce periodic reports, policy papers, and host seminars on Christian communities with the goals of updated government policy and greater pilgrimage tourism to Jerusalem. The project will be led by four researchers and cost $120,000 per year.
The document outlines a project plan to help Israeli negotiators in discussions regarding Jerusalem. It will include background materials on Jerusalem, possible scenarios for resolving issues in the city, and lessons from previous negotiations. Researchers will also assess a "special regime" model for jointly governing the Old City area between Israel and Palestine. The anticipated products are a negotiations guide for Israel on Jerusalem topics and a model for special administration of the Old City. The goal is to better prepare negotiators and policymakers by thoroughly examining alternative scenarios and steps that can be taken in the absence of an agreement on Jerusalem.
This project aims to improve the quality of life for the 300,000 residents of East Jerusalem. It will analyze the unique legal status of East Jerusalem residents and make policy recommendations. It will map East Jerusalem's neighborhoods and areas of tension, and evaluate regulations impacting daily life. Roundtable meetings with experts will explore issues around water, education, welfare, and transportation to formulate recommendations. The anticipated impacts are shaping policy to improve services in neighborhoods and defining policy on residency status and citizenship requests.
The document discusses a project plan to enhance Jerusalem's potential as a world city for people of all backgrounds. The plan includes establishing a forum for ideas, mapping the city's infrastructure, identifying groups that could boost its universal appeal through events, conducting an economic analysis, and formulating policy. The anticipated impacts are strengthening Jerusalem's status as a world city, reducing tensions between groups, and reinforcing its universal significance. The lead researchers estimate a cost of $160,000 per year for 2 years to fund reports, activities, and a new database on Jerusalem as a world city.
The document discusses changes to the ultra-Orthodox population in Jerusalem and the challenges facing their integration into broader Israeli society. Around 40% of Jerusalem's Jewish population, or 200,000 people, are ultra-Orthodox. Issues like education, employment, poverty, and geographic distribution must be addressed at the municipal level. In the last decade, some ultra-Orthodox residents have begun pursuing vocational training, higher education, jobs, and entrepreneurship. The proposed project will research and report on changes in attitudes among the ultra-Orthodox regarding education, employment, consumer patterns, and population distribution to help shape urban policies that promote their prosperity and integration.
This document discusses a project to analyze and address weaknesses in Jerusalem's employment structure. It aims to identify areas for potential job growth, barriers preventing certain social groups from working, and ways to attract new industries. The project would produce a report with recommendations to diversify the labor market, boost participation, and create new employment opportunities. The expected impact is that adopting the report's policies would stimulate diverse jobs, encourage broad participation, and provide more work for young people in Jerusalem.
This document discusses a project to address the lack of affordable housing for young people in Jerusalem. It aims to assess public lands suitable for affordable housing construction, examine ways to lower real estate prices, and develop strategies to increase urban renewal and affordable housing. The project will produce a policy paper with recommendations around land allocation, planning, pricing, and implementation to increase affordable housing availability and incentives for young people to remain in the city after education.
The document outlines a plan to monitor and develop high-tech industries in Jerusalem. It proposes examining existing high-tech companies and government policies encouraging these industries. It also aims to understand factors influencing companies' decisions to establish operations in Jerusalem. Annual reports will analyze the biotech, high-tech, and new media industries and provide policy recommendations. The goal is to increase the number of knowledge-based companies and jobs in Jerusalem by influencing supportive municipal policies. Dr. Dan Kaufmann and Yamit Naftali will lead the research at an estimated cost of $60,000 per annual report.
The document outlines a project plan to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem by producing an annual report on the state of tourism in the city. The report will examine tourism infrastructure, survey visitors and professionals, identify new markets, and provide policy recommendations. The project aims to increase annual tourists to 5 million by the end of the decade by accelerating development, improving sites and experience, and boosting the overall tourism industry in Jerusalem.
The Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem is a research project by the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies that collects and analyzes data on Jerusalem. It contains information on population, socioeconomics, industry, infrastructure, education, health and other aspects of life in Jerusalem. The Yearbook has been published annually for 30 years, providing comparisons between Jerusalem and other Israeli cities. It is available online and in print in English and Hebrew. A companion volume called Jerusalem: Facts and Trends presents the main trends from the Yearbook in a concise format. The Yearbook is an important resource used by decision-makers, researchers, students and the public to understand and plan the city.
This document outlines a project plan to produce a series of progress reports on different aspects of life in Jerusalem over three years. The reports will provide an overview and data on topics like education, welfare, health, employment, and more. They will show trends over time to identify challenges and future trends. The goal is to present timely information to decision makers to facilitate improvements and advance Jerusalem for all its residents. Each of the 12 reports will focus on a different sphere and cost $50,000 to produce. In total, the project will cost $600,000 over three years.
The document discusses a demographic challenge facing Jerusalem - the city is experiencing negative migration patterns as higher socioeconomic groups and young people leave, affecting its social and economic makeup. To address this, the document outlines a project to examine migration motives, forecast Jerusalem's population to 2040 based on its diverse communities, and assess the middle class to strengthen its bond to the city. The anticipated products include a 2040 population forecast, a report on reasons for migration, and policy recommendations. The impact would be revising policies to stem migration and attract groups, using the forecast to guide municipal planning.
SPREE project (Servicizing Policy for Resource Efficient Economy) is a three-year project within the environment theme under the European Commision’s Seventh Framework Program (FP7). The aim of SPREE project is to identify potential “Servicizing Policy Packages” for the establishment of Servicizing systems which facilitate the transition from selling products to providing services.
www.spreeproject.com/
ממצאי מחקר תשתית והערכה של השכונות בית חנינא, צור באהר ואום טובא הוצגו בערב עיון שהתקיים במכון ירושלים לחקר ישראל בדצמבר 2014. מחקר זה הוא חלק מסדרה של מחקרים העוסקים בשכונות הפלסטיניות במזרח-ירושלים ומטרתם לשרטט פרופיל חברתי ותשתיתי של השכונות במגוון תחומי חיים: אוכלוסייה, חברה, מוסדות, כלכלה, שירותים ותשתיות. המצגת הוכנה על ידי אחד ממובילי המחקר, ישראל קמחי.
This document outlines four proposed projects by the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies to study different aspects of life in Jerusalem and issues related to the city. The first project involves producing a series of reports on topics like education, health, housing, and transportation in Jerusalem. The second focuses on researching and supporting the Christian communities in Jerusalem. The third aims to draft proposals to help Israeli negotiators address the issue of Jerusalem in future negotiations with Palestinians. The fourth seeks to analyze legal status and quality of life issues facing residents in East Jerusalem.
This document discusses a project to promote urban sustainability in Jerusalem, Israel. The project aims to identify factors influencing sustainability, define goals and indicators to measure progress, and outline a vision for Jerusalem as a sustainable city by drawing on models from other cities. It will incorporate sociological, behavioral, and environmental perspectives. The final report is intended to provide recommendations to policymakers to advance sustainable lifestyles in Jerusalem and across Israel. The lead researchers will present the findings to government officials and other professionals to influence policy changes.
The document discusses the importance of Christianity in Jerusalem and the challenge of fostering local Christian communities in the city. It proposes a two-year project to research and support Christian communities, churches, and institutions in Jerusalem. The project aims to formulate policies strengthening the relationship between Christians worldwide and Jerusalem, and to increase pilgrimage tourism. It will produce periodic reports, policy papers, and host seminars on Christian communities with the goals of updated government policy and greater pilgrimage tourism to Jerusalem. The project will be led by four researchers and cost $120,000 per year.
The document outlines a project plan to help Israeli negotiators in discussions regarding Jerusalem. It will include background materials on Jerusalem, possible scenarios for resolving issues in the city, and lessons from previous negotiations. Researchers will also assess a "special regime" model for jointly governing the Old City area between Israel and Palestine. The anticipated products are a negotiations guide for Israel on Jerusalem topics and a model for special administration of the Old City. The goal is to better prepare negotiators and policymakers by thoroughly examining alternative scenarios and steps that can be taken in the absence of an agreement on Jerusalem.
This project aims to improve the quality of life for the 300,000 residents of East Jerusalem. It will analyze the unique legal status of East Jerusalem residents and make policy recommendations. It will map East Jerusalem's neighborhoods and areas of tension, and evaluate regulations impacting daily life. Roundtable meetings with experts will explore issues around water, education, welfare, and transportation to formulate recommendations. The anticipated impacts are shaping policy to improve services in neighborhoods and defining policy on residency status and citizenship requests.
The document discusses a project plan to enhance Jerusalem's potential as a world city for people of all backgrounds. The plan includes establishing a forum for ideas, mapping the city's infrastructure, identifying groups that could boost its universal appeal through events, conducting an economic analysis, and formulating policy. The anticipated impacts are strengthening Jerusalem's status as a world city, reducing tensions between groups, and reinforcing its universal significance. The lead researchers estimate a cost of $160,000 per year for 2 years to fund reports, activities, and a new database on Jerusalem as a world city.
The document discusses changes to the ultra-Orthodox population in Jerusalem and the challenges facing their integration into broader Israeli society. Around 40% of Jerusalem's Jewish population, or 200,000 people, are ultra-Orthodox. Issues like education, employment, poverty, and geographic distribution must be addressed at the municipal level. In the last decade, some ultra-Orthodox residents have begun pursuing vocational training, higher education, jobs, and entrepreneurship. The proposed project will research and report on changes in attitudes among the ultra-Orthodox regarding education, employment, consumer patterns, and population distribution to help shape urban policies that promote their prosperity and integration.
This document discusses a project to analyze and address weaknesses in Jerusalem's employment structure. It aims to identify areas for potential job growth, barriers preventing certain social groups from working, and ways to attract new industries. The project would produce a report with recommendations to diversify the labor market, boost participation, and create new employment opportunities. The expected impact is that adopting the report's policies would stimulate diverse jobs, encourage broad participation, and provide more work for young people in Jerusalem.
This document discusses a project to address the lack of affordable housing for young people in Jerusalem. It aims to assess public lands suitable for affordable housing construction, examine ways to lower real estate prices, and develop strategies to increase urban renewal and affordable housing. The project will produce a policy paper with recommendations around land allocation, planning, pricing, and implementation to increase affordable housing availability and incentives for young people to remain in the city after education.
The document outlines a plan to monitor and develop high-tech industries in Jerusalem. It proposes examining existing high-tech companies and government policies encouraging these industries. It also aims to understand factors influencing companies' decisions to establish operations in Jerusalem. Annual reports will analyze the biotech, high-tech, and new media industries and provide policy recommendations. The goal is to increase the number of knowledge-based companies and jobs in Jerusalem by influencing supportive municipal policies. Dr. Dan Kaufmann and Yamit Naftali will lead the research at an estimated cost of $60,000 per annual report.
The document outlines a project plan to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem by producing an annual report on the state of tourism in the city. The report will examine tourism infrastructure, survey visitors and professionals, identify new markets, and provide policy recommendations. The project aims to increase annual tourists to 5 million by the end of the decade by accelerating development, improving sites and experience, and boosting the overall tourism industry in Jerusalem.
The Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem is a research project by the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies that collects and analyzes data on Jerusalem. It contains information on population, socioeconomics, industry, infrastructure, education, health and other aspects of life in Jerusalem. The Yearbook has been published annually for 30 years, providing comparisons between Jerusalem and other Israeli cities. It is available online and in print in English and Hebrew. A companion volume called Jerusalem: Facts and Trends presents the main trends from the Yearbook in a concise format. The Yearbook is an important resource used by decision-makers, researchers, students and the public to understand and plan the city.
This document outlines a project plan to produce a series of progress reports on different aspects of life in Jerusalem over three years. The reports will provide an overview and data on topics like education, welfare, health, employment, and more. They will show trends over time to identify challenges and future trends. The goal is to present timely information to decision makers to facilitate improvements and advance Jerusalem for all its residents. Each of the 12 reports will focus on a different sphere and cost $50,000 to produce. In total, the project will cost $600,000 over three years.
The document discusses a demographic challenge facing Jerusalem - the city is experiencing negative migration patterns as higher socioeconomic groups and young people leave, affecting its social and economic makeup. To address this, the document outlines a project to examine migration motives, forecast Jerusalem's population to 2040 based on its diverse communities, and assess the middle class to strengthen its bond to the city. The anticipated products include a 2040 population forecast, a report on reasons for migration, and policy recommendations. The impact would be revising policies to stem migration and attract groups, using the forecast to guide municipal planning.
SPREE project (Servicizing Policy for Resource Efficient Economy) is a three-year project within the environment theme under the European Commision’s Seventh Framework Program (FP7). The aim of SPREE project is to identify potential “Servicizing Policy Packages” for the establishment of Servicizing systems which facilitate the transition from selling products to providing services.
www.spreeproject.com/
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2. The Palestinians of East Jerusalem: What Do They Really Want?
Findings from a survey conducted by Pechter Middle East Polls in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations
Executive Summary
Relatively little research has been done on the Palestinian Arab population of East Jerusalem despite the city's crucial political and diplomatic importance and
despite the fact that their situation differs in important ways from the situation for Palestinian Arabs in the West Bank and Gaza. When Israel took control of
East Jerusalem and annexed it in 1967, it made its residents ‘Israeli permanent residents’ (“blue card holders”). Permanent residents in Jerusalem can
routinely work and travel in Israel, receive the same national health care benefits received by Israeli citizens, receive the same retirement, unemployment and
disability benefits, and have the right to vote in Jerusalem municipal elections (although, in practice, few of them vote in these elections) but not national
elections. Palestinian Arabs in the West Bank and Gaza do not receive any of these benefits.
This survey explored the attitudes of Palestinian Arabs, living in all 19 neighborhoods of East Jerusalem, about their satisfactions and dissatisfactions with
life in East Jerusalem, and their concerns and anticipated benefits of having their neighborhood become part of a new Palestinian state, or alternatively,
having their neighborhood become an internationally recognized part of Israel and its residents become full Israeli citizens. Dr. David Pollock was the
principal investigator for this study and supervised the design, data collection and analysis of the study. Pechter Middle East Polls, headed by Adam Pechter,
initiated, commissioned and analyzed the poll. Field work was conducted in November 2010 by a West Bank based Palestinian polling firm, the Palestinian
Center for Public Opinion, headed by Dr. Nabil Kukali, using in-home, face-to-face interviews with a representative sample of 1,039 East Jerusalemites. The
margin of error is 3%.
The most striking finding relates to East Jerusalemite preferences for citizenship after a two-state solution has been reached. When asked if they preferred to
become a citizen of Palestine, with all of the rights and privileges of other citizens of Palestine, or a citizen of Israel, with all of the rights and privileges of
other citizens of Israel, only 30% chose Palestinian citizenship. Thirty five percent chose Israeli citizenship and 35% declined to answer or said they didn’t
know. A similar question asked respondents if “most people in your neighborhood” would prefer to become citizens of Palestine or of Israel: 31% estimated
that most people prefer Palestinian citizenship; 39% estimated that most people prefer Israeli citizenship; and 30% declined to answer or said they didn’t
know.
Furthermore, when asked if they would move to a different home inside Israel, if their neighborhood became part of Palestine, 40% said they were likely to
move to Israel. (Twenty seven percent said they were likely to move to Palestine if their neighborhood became part of Israel.)
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3. Respondents were asked to provide the top 2 reasons they chose one citizenship over the other. Those who chose Israeli citizenship most often
mentioned freedom of movement in Israel, higher income and better job opportunities, and Israeli health insurance. Those who chose Palestinian
citizenship overwhelmingly cited nationalism/patriotism as their primary motivation. When surveyed about a number of possible concerns about being
part of Palestine or of Israel, the top concern—for both scenarios—was the possibility of losing access to the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Old City, given the
uncertainty about where the new border will lie. The other leading concerns about becoming part of Palestine focused on practical issues of losing access
to jobs and free movement in Israel, and losing Israeli government provided health care, unemployment and disability benefits, and city services. The
leading concerns about becoming part of Israel focused on possible discrimination, losing access to land, relatives and friends in Palestine, and possible
moral misconduct of their children.
Other issues explored in the survey include: satisfaction and dissatisfaction with many aspects of current life in East Jerusalem; current travel patterns to
the West Bank and to Israel; Hebrew and English language ability; the relative strength of various identities; the likelihood that resistance groups will
continue armed struggle after Jerusalem is divided in a 2 state solution; the likelihood of a new intifada if negotiations collapse; and an estimate of the
effect that a PA request to the UN to declare a Palestinian state will have on the lives of East Jerusalemites.
The full survey results are available on the website of Pechter Middle East Polls www.pechterpolls.com
Dr. David Pollock, the former chief of Near East/South Asia/Africa research at the U.S. Information Agency, where he supervised the government's
study of public opinion, elite attitudes, and media content across the three regions, is the principal advisor to Pechter Middle East Polls and a senior
fellow at The Washington Institute, focusing on the political dynamics of Middle Eastern countries.
Dr. Pollock previously served as senior advisor for the Broader Middle East at the State Department, a post he assumed in 2002. From 1996 to 2001, he
served in several other State Department policy advisory positions covering the Middle East and South Asia, including four years as regional expert on
the secretary of state's Policy Planning Staff. Dr. Pollock has served as a visiting lecturer at Harvard University and an assistant professor at George
Washington University. He has traveled widely in the Middle East and maintains a large network of contacts in government, academia, and business
throughout the region. He is fluent in Arabic, Hebrew, and French. DPollock@washingtoninstitute.org
Adam Pechter is the founder and president of Pechter Middle East Polls (PMEP). Since PMEP's founding in June 2009, Mr. Pechter has organized,
overseen and managed eleven nationwide polls of the Arab world, including three polls of Iraq, three of Jordan, two of Egypt, two of Lebanon, and one
of Saudi Arabia. Previously, Mr. Pechter worked with Dr. Daniel Kurtzer, former ambassador to Egypt and Israel, at Princeton University's Woodrow
Wilson School, and served as the deputy publisher of the Middle East Quarterly. He also undertook research and wrote on Arab political polling under
the direction of Dr. Fouad Ajami. Mr. Pechter is proficient in Arabic. He has lectured at Princeton University and the US Army War College.
ampechter@pechterpolls.com
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4. • East Jerusalem Palestinians only
• No local government supervision or interference
• Respondents interviewed in Arabic in their own homes by
local field representatives from the Palestinian Center for
Public Opinion (PCPO)
• Multistage random probability sample: N=1039; Margin of
error= ±3%
• <3 weeks in November (with break for Eid) to conduct
interviews and get back full data set.
• Dr. David Pollock designed, supervised, analyzed poll. Was
in East Jerusalem during field work.
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5. Residential Area Percentage
1 Old City 13.9%
2 Al-Thawre 3.4%
3 Bet Hanina 12.6%
4 Shu'afat Refugee 8.0%
5 Ras Al-'Amud 6.9%
6 Silwan 4.4%
7 Wadi Al-Goz 3.1%
8 Shu'afat 5.6%
9 Kafr 'Aqb 7.6%
10 Isawiyya 4.6%
11 Bab Az-Zahara 2.5%
12 Bet Safafa 3.4%
13 Sharafat 0.6%
14 Jabal Mukabar 6.4%
15 Sur Bahar 3.6%
16 Sheih Jarrah 1.2%
17 Al-Shayyah 1.5%
18 As-Sawana, At-Tur 9.0%
19 Um Tubba 1.7%
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6. SURVEY DEMOGRAPHICS
Actual Poll Percentages Unweighted
Gender Percent Age Percent
18‐‐24 32%
Male 51%
25‐‐36 36%
Female 49%
36+ 32%
Work Sector Percent
Public 35%
Private And Non Governmental 30%
Doesn’t Work 35%
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7. SURVEY DEMOGRAPHICS
Actual Poll Percentages Unweighted
Occupation Percent Education Percent Income Percent
Student 21% Illiterate 5% Less Than NIS 600 3%
Laborer 22% Elementary 7% Between NIS 601‐1200 2%
Housewife 13% Preparatory 8% Between NIS 1201‐1800 3%
Employee 22% Secondary 30% Between NIS 1801‐2400 4%
Professional 7% 2‐year College 18% Between NIS 2401‐3000 6%
Merchant 7% BA 28% Between NIS 3001‐ 3600 12%
Farmer 1% Between NIS 3601‐4200 11%
MA Or Higher 4%
Retired 2% Between NIS 4201‐4800 18%
Don't Know 7% More Than NIS 4800 44%
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9. “If a permanent, two state solution is able to be worked out, would you prefer
to become a citizen of Palestine, with all of the rights and privileges of other
citizens of Palestine, or would you prefer to become a citizen of Israel, with
all of the rights and privileges of other citizens of Israel?”
40
35% 35%
35
30%
30
25
Percent
20
15
10
5
0
Israel Palestine Don't Know
Definitely Probably Probably Definitely Don’t Know N=1039
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10. “If a permanent, two state solution is able to be worked out, do you think
that most people in your neighborhood would prefer to become citizens
of Palestine, with all of the rights and privileges of other citizens of
Palestine, or would they prefer to become citizens of Israel, with all of
the rights and privileges of other citizens of Israel?”
45
40
39%
35
31%
30%
30
Percent
25
20
15
10
5
0
Israel Palestine Don't Know
Definitely Probably Probably Definitely Don’t Know N=1039
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11. “If your current neighborhood became an
internationally recognized part of Israel,
and you were allowed to move to a different
home inside the new state of Palestine, how
likely are you to move to a different home
inside of Palestine and to become a citizen
of Palestine?”
60%
54%
50%
40%
30% 27%
19%
20%
10%
0%
Will Not Move Will move Don't Know
Certainly Will Not Move Probably Will Not Move Certainly Will Move Probably Will Move Don’t Know
N=1039
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12. “If your current neighborhood became an “If your current neighborhood became an
internationally recognized part of Israel, internationally recognized part of
and you were allowed to move to a different Palestine, and you were allowed to move to
home inside the new state of Palestine, how a different home inside Israel, how likely
likely are you to move to a different home are you to move to a different home in an
inside of Palestine and to become a citizen Israeli neighborhood of Jerusalem, or
of Palestine?” elsewhere inside Israel, and to become a
citizen of Israel?”
60% 60%
54%
50% 50%
40%
40% 40% 37%
30% 27% 30%
23%
19%
20% 20%
10% 10%
0% 0%
Will Not Move Will move Don't Know Will Not Move Will move Don't Know
Certainly Will Not Move Probably Will Not Move Certainly Will Move Probably Will Move Don’t Know
N=1039
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14. “Please tell me how satisfied
or dissatisfied you are with
each of these aspects of your
life in East Jerusalem.”
[33 aspects were rated]
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16. Most satisfied aspects of life
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
The quality of the teachers in your kids schools? 28% 44% 17%
Access to a nearby place of worship? 41% 29% 16%
The electrical supply in your neighborhood? 28% 39% 19%
The water supply in your neighborhood? 28% 37% 20%
Your personal interactions with health care
24% 34% 26%
professionals?
The quality of the health care you receive? 29% 34% 22%
Access to health care? 33% 32% 20%
Very satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
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17. Most dissatisfied aspects of life
Not satisfied at all Not satisfied
The ease or difficulty of obtaining building
46% 20.4%
permits?
The amount of the Arnona (home ownership) tax
44% 18.2%
that you are required to pay?
The amount of the income tax that you are
36% 21.9%
required to pay ?
Your personal interactions with Jews in
18% 21.1%
Jerusalem, overall?
Ability to obtain a passport or travel document to
15% 21.6%
travel through Ben Gurion airport?
Your personal interactions with officials from the
13% 22.1%
Jerusalem municipality?
The disability benefits available to you? 15% 19.1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
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18. “In your view is there or is there not discrimination
in the services provided to Arabs by the Jerusalem
municipality?”
40
36
35
30
25
20 19
Percent
20
17
15
10 8
5
A great deal A fair amount Only a little Hardly any or DK/NA
none
N=1039
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19. “How big a problem are the following things in
East Jerusalem?”
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Delays/ restrictions at checkpoints
Delays/ restrictions due to the wall
Crime
Threat/ intimidation from Jewish settlers
Threat/ intimidation from Israeli police &
border guards
Corruption/ malfeasance from Jerusalem
municipal officials
Corruption/ malfeasance from Palestinian
Authority officials
Threat/ intimidation from Palestinian groups
Big problem Moderate problem
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20. Travel patterns over the last 6 months
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
How often have you traveled to other
22% 29% 27%
neighborhoods in East Jerusalem?
How often have you traveled across the wall to the
24% 27% 24%
West Bank?
How often have you traveled to West Jerusalem? 14% 25% 28%
How often have you traveled to areas of Israel,
8% 18% 30%
other than Jerusalem?
How often do you interact in person with
Palestinians living in W. Jerusalem or other areas of 14% 17% 19%
Israel?
How often do you interact in person with Jewish
13% 16% 17%
citizens of Israel?
Daily or almost daily Few times every week Approximately once weekly
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21. I’m going to ask you about a number of
identities. For each one, please tell me how
important that identity is to you.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Being a Muslim? [For Muslims only]
Being a Palestinian?
Being a blue card holder?
Being a Jerusalemite?
Being an Arab?
Being from a Jerusalemite family? [For
Jerusalemite families only]
Being a resident of ____ neighborhood?
Extremely important Very important
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22. For each one, please tell me how important that
identity is to you.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Being sympathetic to Fatah?
Being sympathetic to the Islamic
Movement inside the Green Line?
Being sympathetic to Hamas?
Extremely important
Very important
Moderately important
A little important
Not important at all OR Not applicable
N=1039
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24. Freedom of movement and transport 13% 12%
Higher income 15% 9%
Health insurance 15% 9%
Job opportunities 8% 7%
No second answer 13%
Prosperity 7% 4%
More shops 9% 1%
Political situation 8%
Discipline and culture 8% 0%
Refused to give reasons 7%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
First Reason Second Reason
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25. Nationalism and patriotism 33% 8%
No second answer 31%
Religious affiliation / access to shrines 7% 5%
Get rid of discrimination 7% 5%
Arab identity 4% 7%
Communication between family members 6% 4%
and friends
Keeping away from Jews and settlers 3% 3%
Security and safety 4% 3%
Freedom of movement and transport 4% 3%
Discipline and culture 6%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
First Reason Second Reason
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26. “If your neighborhood were to become a part of the new state of Palestine
and you were to become a citizen of Palestine with all of the rights and
privileges of other citizens of Palestine, how concerned would you be about
each of these possible changes in your life.” [Top rated concerns]
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Losing access to Old City & Al Aqsa
Mosque
Losing employment in Israel
Losing free movement in Israel
Changing to Palestinian health care
Changing to Palestinian benefits
Reduction in city services
Increase in corruption
Very Concerned Moderately Concerned
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27. “If, following a comprehensive peace agreement, your neighborhood were to
become part of the new state of Palestine, and you were to become a citizen
of Palestine with all of the rights and privileges of other citizens of Palestine,
how important are these benefits of this new citizenship?” [Top rated
benefits]
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Friends & family in West Bank
Being citizen of Arab country
Shopping, business in West Bank
Being in Muslim-majority country
Access to Jordan & Arab countries
Greater social equality in Palestine
Very important Moderately Important
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28. “On the other hand, if your neighborhood were to become a part of
the state of Israel and you were to become a citizen of Israel with all
of the rights and privileges of other citizens of Israel, how concerned
would you be about…” [Top rated concerns]
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Losing access to Old City & Al Aqsa
Mosque
Discrimination
Losing home or land in Palestine
Losing access to relatives/ friends in
Palestine
Moral misconduct of your children
Losing freedom of movement in Palestine
Very concerned Moderately concerned
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29. “If, following a comprehensive peace agreement, your neighborhood
were to become part of the state of Israel, and you were to become a
citizen of Israel with all of the rights and privileges of other citizens
of Israel, how important are these benefits of this new citizenship?
[Top rated benefits]
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Israeli health care
Israeli utilities
Israeli unemployment & disability benefits
Israeli job market
Friends & family in Israel
Israeli retirement benefits
Israeli law enforcement
Access to the beach
Very important Moderately Important
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