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unusual facts about West Jerusalem


West Jerusalem

The only eastern area of the city that remained in Israeli hands throughout the 19 years of Jordanian rule was Mount Scopus, where the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is located, which formed an enclave during that period and therefore is not considered part of East Jerusalem.



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Isawiya

According to the Association for Civil Rights in Israel the difference in schooling-standard between East and West Jerusalem is "staggering".