Palestinians renew call to boycott Jerusalem elections
The majority of the Arab residents have been boycotting the municipal elections since 1968, claiming that participation would be interpreted as recognition of Israel’s annexation of east Jerusalem.
Palestinian youths hold their national flag during a protest against a Jewish settlement in the mostly Arab neighborhood of Silwan in east Jerusalem(photo credit: REUTERS/BAZ RATNER)ByKHALED ABU TOAMEHUpdated: