Seeking stability, more East Jerusalemites become Israeli citizens | Times of Israel
An increasing number of East Jerusalem Palestinians have been applying for and receiving Israeli citizenship, most citing practical reasons as the deciding factor in a decision that was nevertheless emotionally charged. Figures obtained by the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies showed a dramatic increase in citizenship applications, from 114 applications in 2003 to between 800 and 1,000 current annual applications, Reuters reported this week.
Micky Schwarz
Die größte Anzahl arabischer Bürger in dieser Welt, die eine volle Demokratie, Rechtssicherheit und Wohlstand geniesst, lebt in Israel. 250 Millionen Araber leben in ihren Ländern in schlechten Verhältnissen.