East Jerusalem, Neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel and Palestine
Description
East Jerusalem is a section in Jerusalem that includes Palestinian and Israeli neighborhoods extending east of the historic Old City. The area consists of several residential districts, commercial streets, and religious sites separated by walls and checkpoints.
History
The area passed from Jordanian to Israeli administration during the Six-Day War in June 1967. This transfer brought changes to administrative boundaries and the population structure of the region.
Culture
The streets of East Jerusalem contain traditional markets selling spices, textiles, and local foods, while religious ceremonies occur at numerous mosques and churches.
Practical
Visitors should carry identification documents because checkpoints operate between different parts of the area. Most signs appear in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, making it easier to navigate the streets.
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Two separate school systems operate in parallel, with Palestinian schools following the Palestinian curriculum and Israeli schools implementing the Israeli program. This division reflects the complex administrative structure that shapes daily life for residents.
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Tombs of the Kings
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Herod's Gate
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Rockefeller Museum
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St. George's Cathedral
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St John Eye Hospital Group
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Ascension Church
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Tomb of Nicanor
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Ammunition Hill
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1.1 km
Mount Scopus Theatre
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National Botanical Garden of Israel
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Hecht Synagogue
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Belief
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Tabachnik Garden
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Bloomfield Library for The Humanities and Social Sciences
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Bentwich family Cemetery
1.3 km
בית הכנסת לעדת התרגום
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Tomb of the Grapes
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Pikud Merkaz Square
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Magharat Umm el 'Amid
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Israel Antiquities Authority
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