East Jerusalem

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/east-jerusalem

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is East Jerusalem?Eastern sector of Jerusalem, Israel
2. How many people live in East Jerusalem?595,000 (2020), comprising 61% Palestinian Arabs and 39% Jewish Israelis
3. What language do people speak in East Jerusalem?Arabic and Hebrew
4. What is the international legal status?Considered occupied territory under international law; Israeli settlements are deemed illegal

Unilateral Annexation: The act of a state claiming sovereignty over territory without the consent of other states or international bodies.
International Law: A set of rules and principles governing the relations between states and other international actors.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, including the right to govern and control its own affairs.