From: AICE < To: Subject: AICE Update: Has Israel restricted the political rights of Palestinian Arabs in Jerusalem? Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:18:05 +0000 The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise avc. 230a beat E-Newsletter Jewish Virtual IN THIS ISSUE Myths & Facts: Exclusive Mitchell Bard In The Times of Israel Rabbis March on Washington THIS WEEK IN JEWISH HISTORY Suspicious Death Leads to Damascus Affair Blood Libel (1840) Hitler Assumes Command of German Army (1938) Alan Greenspan confirmed for fourth term as chairman of Federal Reserve (2000) See More Jewish History Events February 5, 2017 Myths & Facts: Online Exclusive Has Israel restricted the political rights of Palestinian Arabs in Jerusalem? Along with religious freedom Palestinian Arabs in Jerusalem have unprecedented political L.2,Myths - & Facts: rights. Arab residents were given the choice of 2012 whether to become Israeli citizens. Most chose to retain their Jordanian citizenship, but, in recent years, increasing numbers have applied for Israeli citizenship. Even if a Palestinian state were created, most Palestinians would choose to live in Israel according to a poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion in June 2015. The poll found that 52 percent of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem would prefer to be citizens of Israel compared with 42 percent who would choose citizenship in a Palestinian state. Regardless of whether they are citizens, Jerusalem Arabs are permitted to vote in municipal elections and play a role in the administration of the city. "I'll urge the Muslims to launch jihad and to use all their capabilities to restore Muslim Palestine and the holy al-Aqsa Mosque from the Zionist usurpers and aggressors. The Muslims must be united in the confrontation of the Jews and those who support them." -Saudi King Fand. Click Here to Read More Myths & Facts from the 2017 Edition The Times of Israel EFTA00627369 AICE PROJECTS To stay updated on a daily basis, find us online! Want to Help Your University and Israel? Donate Israel Bonds Over the years, many universities purchased Israel Bonds because they are a good investment. This does not happen as often as it once did, in part because interest rates dropped precipitously and universities could earn better returns with other investments. Today, however, interest rates are rising and Israel Bonds offer competitive rates. So this is an ideal time to resurrect an idea I proposed in 2005 I called Ivest. Click Here to Read More Footage Of The Historic Rabbis March On Washington in 1943 To stay updated on a daily basis, find us online! Sincerely, Mitchell Bard AICE Executive Director EFTA00627370 American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise, 2810 Blaine Dr., Chevy Chase, MD 20815 SafeUnsubscribet" Forward this email I Update Profile I About our service provider Sent by in collaboration with Constant Contact Try it free today EFTA00627371