Palestinians in Jerusalem fall into an extremely unusual political space that theoretically gives them some access to two different political systems, the Israeli one and the Palestinian one. In reality, they are not able to access either system in a way that would open a path to any adequate form of self-representation, let alone political power.
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Who Represents Palestinians in Jerusalem?
How a large and significant urban population of Palestinians is shut out of decision-making about their collective needs.
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Musa Kazim al-Husseini
Musa Kazim al-Husseini, the “undisputed leader of the Palestinian Arabs,” held important political positions in Jerusalem until his death at age 81