Jerusalem After the Six-Day War

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Neve Yaakov Neve Yaakov

Pisgat Zeev Pisgat Zeev

Ramot Ramot

Ramat Eshkol Ramat Eshkol French Hill French Hill

Har Nof Har Nof

Malcha Malcha East Talpiot East Talpiot

Gilo Gilo

Har Homa Har Homa

Sanhedria Sanhedria

Mea Shearim Mea Shearim

City Center City Center

Knesset Knesset

Talbieh Talbieh

German Colony German Colony

Talpiot Talpiot

Beit Hakerem Beit Hakerem

Mt. Herzl Mt. Herzl

Yad Vashem Yad Vashem

Mt. Scopus Mt. Scopus

Old City Old City

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Israel-Jordan armistice line, 1949 to 1967

Municipal boundary after the war

Major Jewish suburb built since 1967

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North at top. Schematic map, not to scale.

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HISTORICAL MAPS

MAP 19 Jerusalem After the Six-Day War

June 27, 1967

In the weeks following the Six-Day War, Israel moved swiftly to solidify its connection to the newly reunited city of Jerusalem. On June 27, 1967, the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) passed a law extending Israeli jurisdiction to all areas of Jerusalem captured during the war, formally integrating eastern Jerusalem into the state. This legislation underscored the city’s deep historical, religious, and cultural significance to the Jewish people, ensuring it remained united under Israeli governance.

The next day, the municipal boundaries of Jerusalem were expanded to include neighborhoods and sites of critical importance. The expanded city now stretches from Atarot and Neve Yaakov in the north to Gilo in the south, integrating areas such as the Old City, home to the Western Wall, Temple Mount, and other landmarks. This move reaffirmed Jerusalem as Israel’s largest city both in population and area.

As of 2023, Jerusalem’s population stands at approximately 985,000, with about 62% Jewish residents and 38% Arab residents, including Muslims and Christians. The city covers an area of 125 square kilometers (48 square miles).

KEY FACTS

June 27, 1967 The Knesset extends Israeli jurisdiction to all areas of Jerusalem captured in the war.

June 28, 1967 The municipal boundaries are expanded.

Extent From Atarot and Neve Yaakov in the north to Gilo in the south.

Population, 2023 About 985,000, roughly 62% Jewish and 38% Arab.

Area 125 square kilometers (48 square miles).

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