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The '''Neighborhoods of Ring''' in ''']''' refers to five Jewish neighborhoods that were built by ] on territory ] in 1967 during the ] and annexed to the city, aiming to surround it with sizable ].<ref> A ] study notes (citing from another analysis) that "'since 1967, two rings of new residential neighborhoods built around the city center have created new '']'' designed primarily as a political barrier against any possible repatriation of the city.'" And concludes that: "the strategic placement of these four settlements formed the key links of the inner ring of settlements between East Jerusalem and the West Bank."<sup></sup></ref> Today, as many as 165,000 people reside in the five neighborhoods.
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The '''Ring Neighborhoods''' (Israeli term; {{langx|he|שכונות הטבעת}}) or '''Ring Settlements of Jerusalem'''{{clarify |1. R.N. = official term. 2. R.S. = what? "PC" term used by - whom? Must be clarified, a Wiki lead is the space for definitions, not a dumping place for opinions & unexplained terms. |date= April 2024}} are eight ] built as suburban satellites to ].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Washington Post - Israel's 'temporary' occupation has lasted 50 years. |newspaper=] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/06/09/israels-temporary-occupation-has-lasted-50-years-a-new-book-explains-why/}}</ref> The first neighborhoods built after 1967 were ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aywnAQAAMAAJ&q=new+periphery |page=xxxi |title=Israel and Palestine |issue=155&ndash;162 |year=1990}}</ref> In the 1990s, ] and ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=291825 |title=Instructors the backbone of safety on our roads...
==History==
|last=Zogby |first=Dr. James J. |work=Gulf Daily News |date=16 November 2010 |access-date=21 March 2012}}</ref> were added to the list. The international community does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over ] and considers the neighborhoods ], but the Israeli government disputes this.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1682640.stm |title=The Geneva Convention |work=] |date=10 December 2009 |access-date=27 November 2010 }}</ref>
In 1967, following the Six Day War, the makeup of Jerusalem was altered. Its territory was increased to 108km², three times the size of pre-war ]. At the end of the war, the security doctrine held that the centre of the city needed to be surrounded by large residential neighborhoods, where thousands of Jews would live, taking advantage of undeveloped areas to build apartment buildings as quickly as possible. The building plan emphasized on satellite neighborhoods that would encompass Jerusalem, while the settlement policy set these out as housing solution for young couples, new ], and members of the middle class.


==History and legal status==
==Demographics==
In 1967, following the ], the makeup of Jerusalem was altered. Plans were drawn up to establish new residential neighborhoods on undeveloped land around Jerusalem as a housing solution for young couples, new ], and middle-class families seeking a better quality of life. The city's territory was increased to {{convert|108|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}} when Israel unilaterally annexed areas north, east and south of the city to Israel, totaling an area three times the size of pre-war ]. Today, as many as 165,000 people reside in these communities. According to the ] and the European Union,<ref><br>"The presidency recalls that settlement activities, house demolitions and evictions in East Jerusalem are illegal under international law."</ref> due to their having been built beyond the ], the neighborhoods Israel subsequently built on these annexed grounds are considered to be ], leading them to be considered illegal under ] based on the ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/doc/RESOLUTION/GEN/NR0/399/69/IMG/NR039969.pdf?OpenElement |title=Resolution 476 |access-date=2011-09-28 |archive-date=2011-10-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015040336/http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/doc/RESOLUTION/GEN/NR0/399/69/IMG/NR039969.pdf?OpenElement |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref></ref><ref>A ] study notes (citing from another analysis) that "'since 1967, two rings of new residential neighborhoods built around the city center have created new '']'' designed primarily as a political barrier against any possible repatriation of the city.'" And concludes that: "the strategic placement of these four settlements formed the key links of the inner ring of settlements between ] and the ]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071026084237/http://www.passia.org/jerusalem/publications/HODGKINS_Jud_of_J_txt.htm |date=2007-10-26 }}</ref> Israel disputes this, maintaining that these neighborhoods are part of the municipality of Jerusalem, and therefore under Israel's sovereignty. The ]' position has been inconsistent. The United States abstained from voting on Resolution 476 and the US Congress has declared that "Jerusalem should remain an undivided city... the capital of the State of Israel" in the ].<ref></ref> On the other hand, the ] stated that East Jerusalem settlements must halt construction and expansion permanently.<ref></ref> ] has also shown wavering stances regarding the neighborhoods,<ref></ref> by using ambiguous wording or refusing to outwardly classify the neighborhoods as illegal West Bank settlements.
In the first few years, the neighborhoods were populated with maximum speed. Even after the new neighborhoods were settled, the population rise increased, largely since many of these residents were young couples who had children in the neighborhoods. Over the years, the residents aged, and their mature offspring went to live outside the neighborhoods. As a result, the population rise decreased.


==Neighborhoods==
In 1986, the five neighborhoods amounted to 23 percent of the total Jewish inhabitants of Jerusalem. In 1996, this figure has risen to 30 percent and has remained more or less the same also in 2004.<ref>Eran Avni. "," ''Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies'', July 2006. {{he icon}}</ref>
*] is located north-west, north of ]. Established in 1974, it has about 50,000 residents as of 2015.<ref></ref>
*], due north of downtown, was established in 1995. It has an almost entirely ] population of 20,000 as of 2014.<ref></ref>
*] is the northernmost neighborhood in Jerusalem. Established in 1970, it has about 30,000 residents as of 2014.<ref></ref>
⚫ *] in the north is the largest neighborhood in Jerusalem. Established in 1982, it has about 50,000 residents.<ref></ref>
*] in the north-east was established in 1968. It has a population of over 6,600 residents.
⚫ *] (East of ]) is located on the eastern edge of the city, situated near the Commissioner's Palace. Established in 1973, it has about 15,000 residents.
*], in the far south-east, was established in 1997. It has about 20,000 residents.
⚫ *], south-west of the city, is the neighborhood with the highest elevation. Established in 1971, it has about 40,000 residents.


⚫ Another Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem built beyond the Green Line, ] (the first to be built), is not considered part of the Ring Neighborhoods.
==Neighborhood development process==
*''']''' is the northernmost neighborhood in Jerusalem. Established in 1970, it has about 20,000 residents.

⚫ *''']''' at the south-west of the city, is the highest neighborhood. Established in 1971, it has about 40,000 residents.

⚫ *''']''' (west of ]) is located at the south-east, situated near the Commissioner's Palace. Established in 1973, it has about 15,000 residents.

*''']''' is located at north-west, north of ]. Established in 1974, it has about 40,000 residents.

⚫ *''']''' in the north is the largest neighborhood in Jerusalem. Established in 1982, it has about 50,000 residents.

⚫ Other Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem that were built over the ], such as ] and ], are not considered to be part of the Ring neighborhoods.


==References== ==References==
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Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem

The "Ring Neighborhoods" Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem
Ramot
French Hill
East Talpiot

The Ring Neighborhoods (Israeli term; Hebrew: שכונות הטבעת) or Ring Settlements of Jerusalem are eight Israeli settlements built as suburban satellites to East Jerusalem. The first neighborhoods built after 1967 were Ramot, French Hill, Neve Yaakov, Pisgat Ze'ev, East Talpiot, and Gilo. In the 1990s, Ramat Shlomo and Har Homa were added to the list. The international community does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over East Jerusalem and considers the neighborhoods illegal settlements, but the Israeli government disputes this.

History and legal status

In 1967, following the Six-Day War, the makeup of Jerusalem was altered. Plans were drawn up to establish new residential neighborhoods on undeveloped land around Jerusalem as a housing solution for young couples, new immigrants, and middle-class families seeking a better quality of life. The city's territory was increased to 108 km (42 sq mi) when Israel unilaterally annexed areas north, east and south of the city to Israel, totaling an area three times the size of pre-war West Jerusalem. Today, as many as 165,000 people reside in these communities. According to the United Nations and the European Union, due to their having been built beyond the Green Line, the neighborhoods Israel subsequently built on these annexed grounds are considered to be Israeli settlements, leading them to be considered illegal under international law based on the Fourth Geneva Convention and United Nations Security Council Resolution 476. Israel disputes this, maintaining that these neighborhoods are part of the municipality of Jerusalem, and therefore under Israel's sovereignty. The United States' position has been inconsistent. The United States abstained from voting on Resolution 476 and the US Congress has declared that "Jerusalem should remain an undivided city... the capital of the State of Israel" in the Jerusalem Embassy Act. On the other hand, the Obama administration stated that East Jerusalem settlements must halt construction and expansion permanently. Canada has also shown wavering stances regarding the neighborhoods, by using ambiguous wording or refusing to outwardly classify the neighborhoods as illegal West Bank settlements.

Neighborhoods

  • Ramot is located north-west, north of Highway 1. Established in 1974, it has about 50,000 residents as of 2015.
  • Ramat Shlomo, due north of downtown, was established in 1995. It has an almost entirely Haredi population of 20,000 as of 2014.
  • Neve Yaakov is the northernmost neighborhood in Jerusalem. Established in 1970, it has about 30,000 residents as of 2014.
  • Pisgat Ze'ev in the north is the largest neighborhood in Jerusalem. Established in 1982, it has about 50,000 residents.
  • French Hill in the north-east was established in 1968. It has a population of over 6,600 residents.
  • East Talpiot (East of Talpiot) is located on the eastern edge of the city, situated near the Commissioner's Palace. Established in 1973, it has about 15,000 residents.
  • Har Homa, in the far south-east, was established in 1997. It has about 20,000 residents.
  • Gilo, south-west of the city, is the neighborhood with the highest elevation. Established in 1971, it has about 40,000 residents.

Another Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem built beyond the Green Line, Ramat Eshkol (the first to be built), is not considered part of the Ring Neighborhoods.

References

  1. "Washington Post - Israel's 'temporary' occupation has lasted 50 years". The Washington Post.
  2. "Israel and Palestine" (155–162). 1990: xxxi. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. Zogby, Dr. James J. (16 November 2010). "Instructors the backbone of safety on our roads..." Gulf Daily News. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  4. "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  5. EU rebukes Israel for Jerusalem settlement expansion (EUObserver, November 19, 2009)
    "The presidency recalls that settlement activities, house demolitions and evictions in East Jerusalem are illegal under international law."
  6. "Resolution 476" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-10-15. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  7. SMH.com.au
  8. A Palestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs study notes (citing from another analysis) that "'since 1967, two rings of new residential neighborhoods built around the city center have created new ramparts designed primarily as a political barrier against any possible repatriation of the city.'" And concludes that: "the strategic placement of these four settlements formed the key links of the inner ring of settlements between East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Passia.org Archived 2007-10-26 at the Wayback Machine
  9. Jewishvirtuallibrary.org
  10. Analysis: Obama's press on Gilo shows a continued misread of Israel (Jerusalem Post, February 8, 2010)
  11. Thestar.com
  12. Residents, JNF Oppose Housing Plan for Environmentally Important Jerusalem Site
  13. Terror Attack in Jerusalem’s Ramat Shlomo Neighborhood
  14. Jerusalem’s Neve Yaakov: 90-Year-Old ‘Settlement’
  15. Pisgat Zeev Neighborhood
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