The U.N. working group which is preparing a blueprint for the international government of Jerusalem today agrees in principle against dual citizenship for residents of Jerusalem. Jews or Arabs who choose Jerusalem citizenship will not be able to apply at the same time for citizenship in the Jewish and Arab states.
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