Talk:East Jerusalem

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Marking the section "Position of the United States" as not global.

Why does US view deserve a distinct section? Why not France, China or UK? ——🦝 The Interaccoonale ^{Will be the raccoon race} _{(talk・contribs)} 22:21, 16 April 2026 (UTC)

Edit request 8 August 2026

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Make statistic more updated and specific.

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According to ACRI, only 11% of the residents of East Jerusalem are treated by the welfare services.

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According to ACRI, only six welfare offices operate in East Jerusalem, compared to 19 in West Jerusalem, with East Jerusalem offices serving an average caseload of roughly 55,800 residents each — nearly double the 30,000 average in West Jerusalem.

~2026-43599-54 (talk) 20:56, 8 August 2026 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want made. The existing source does not support your change. Alpha Beta Delta Lambda (talk) 21:24, 8 August 2026 (UTC)

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Edit request 9 August 2026

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Previous edit request amended to be precisely backed up by the source provided (more exact numbers which are definitely shown on the source given).

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According to ACRI, only 11% of the residents of East Jerusalem are treated by the welfare services.

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According to ACRI, only six welfare offices operate in East Jerusalem, compared to 19 in West Jerusalem, with East Jerusalem offices serving an average caseload of 55,796 residents each – nearly double the 29,990 average in West Jerusalem.

~2026-43599-54 (talk) 09:06, 9 August 2026 (UTC)

Not done for now: Please point to me which page(s) of the source support(s) your claim. In solidarity, Brynn Who Likes Editing | talk w/ me! 14:45, 22 August 2026 (UTC)

The first stat is under the 'And despite the great need - a lack of welfare services:' subtitle, on the very left. The second stat is right next to it (to the right)! ~2026-43599-54 (talk) 08:13, 23 August 2026 (UTC)

This is the source, right? ^[1] I asked for the page, not which subtitle. Please give me the page number so it will be easier for me. Thanks. In solidarity, Brynn Who Likes Editing | talk w/ me! 12:39, 23 August 2026 (UTC)

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Proposed expansion of Ancient period section

Ancient history

The term East Jerusalem is a modern geographical and political designation. However, much of the area included within present-day East Jerusalem contains the principal archaeological and historical sites of ancient Jerusalem, including the southeastern ridge traditionally identified with the City of David, the Old City, the Temple Mount, the Kidron Valley and the Mount of Olives.

The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with settlement developing around the Gihon Spring. During the Bronze Age, the settlement developed into a Canaanite urban centre. Egyptian texts of the early second millennium BCE contain references generally associated with Jerusalem, while the Amarna letters of the 14th century BCE describe the city as a local centre within the Egyptian sphere of influence.

During the Iron Age, Jerusalem developed into an important political and religious centre. According to the Hebrew Bible, the city was captured by David and subsequently became associated with the Israelite monarchy; it later served as the capital of the Kingdom of Judah. The historical development and scale of Jerusalem during the 10th century BCE, including the interpretation and dating of archaeological remains, remain subjects of scholarly debate. During the period of the Kingdom of Judah, the city expanded and developed fortifications and water systems. The period ended with the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE.

Following the Persian conquest of Babylon in 539 BCE, Jerusalem became part of the Achaemenid Empire. The city was gradually rebuilt, and the Second Temple became the principal religious institution of the Jewish community. Following the conquests of Alexander the Great, Jerusalem came under Hellenistic rule and was controlled successively by the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Seleucid Empire. The Maccabean Revolt eventually led to the establishment of the Hasmonean state, with Jerusalem serving as its political and religious centre.

In 63 BCE, Jerusalem was captured by the Roman general Pompey and incorporated into the Roman sphere of influence. During the reign of Herod the Great, extensive construction projects transformed the city, including the enlargement of the Second Temple complex and the expansion of the Temple Mount platform. Jerusalem remained an important political, religious and pilgrimage centre until the First Jewish–Roman War, during which Roman forces captured the city and destroyed the Second Temple in 70 CE.

Following the Bar Kokhba revolt of 132–136 CE, the Roman authorities reorganised Jerusalem as the colony of Aelia Capitolina. The city was rebuilt according to Roman urban principles and acquired a predominantly Greco-Roman urban character. Historical sources indicate that restrictions were imposed on Jewish access to the city during parts of the Roman period, although the precise nature and consistency of these restrictions remain subjects of scholarly discussion.

During the Byzantine period, particularly after the reign of Constantine the Great in the 4th century, Jerusalem developed into one of the principal centres of Christian pilgrimage. Major churches and religious institutions were established, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. By the 6th century, Jerusalem was an important Christian urban and pilgrimage centre within the Eastern Roman Empire, while continuing to retain religious significance within Jewish tradition.

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