An analysis by The Zioneer reports that the Jewish population in the area once known as East Jerusalem has reached 240,000, compared to 390,000 Arab residents. The analysis notes that excluding the neighborhood of Kfar Akev, which lies east of the security barrier but remains within Jerusalem's municipal boundaries, the numbers are nearly equal, and argues for the administrative separation of Kfar Akev.
An analysis published by The Zioneer on Tuesday evening highlights a dramatic shift in the demographic composition of the area historically known as East Jerusalem. According to the analysis, the Jewish population in these neighborhoods has surged to 240,000, compared to 390,000 Arab residents. The analysis emphasizes that if the neighborhood of Kfar Akev — which is located east of the security barrier but remains within Jerusalem's municipal boundaries — is excluded, the Jewish and Arab populations are nearly equal.
The analysis comes amid a broader trend of Jewish population growth across Israel. The Zioneer has previously reported that Israel's Jewish population is projected to surpass 8 million in 2027, with approximately 6,000 new immigrants expected this summer alone. A separate demographic report cited a 40% drop in Jewish children in Galilee communities, pointing to geographic shifts in the Jewish population toward central Israel and Jerusalem.
The figures in the analysis are based on the author's calculations and have not been independently verified. The analysis argues for the administrative separation of Kfar Akev from Jerusalem, a position that aligns with right-of-center views on Jerusalem's municipal boundaries.
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