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Palestinian who is not an Israeli citizen runs for mayor of Jerusalem

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Published: 6 September 2018

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Entrepreneur Aziz Abu Sarah says he sees his race as part of the 'Palestinian national struggle'. But he'll have to petition the High Court to contend for the job

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Not an Israeli citizen, East Jerusalemite sees his mayoral run as part of 'Palestinian struggle' (Haaretz)
Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian entrepeneur and CEO of a travel company, has thrown his hat into the ring of the Jerusalem mayoral race at the head of a newly-formed list called Al-Quds Lana. The move makes him the second Palestinian contender in the race in October.

Al-Quds Lana will be contending for seats on the city council and Abu Sarah himself will be running for the mayor's seat. He says he sees his race as part of the "Palestinian national struggle," says his adviser Gershon Baskin.

Palestinian who isn’t Israel citizen seeks court okay to run for Jerusalem mayor (Times of Israel)
Aziz Abu Sarah believes he can get 30% support from East Jerusalem Palestinians if allowed to run, says his candidacy does not represent recognition of Israel

Photo: Aziz Abu Sarah (Haaretz)
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