What Might Happen If Palestinians Start Voting in Jerusalem Municipal Elections?: Gaming the End of the Electoral Boycott and the Future of City Polit

Since 1967, the vast majority of Palestinian residents of Jerusalem have boycotted participation in municipal elections to avoid legitimating Israeli rule. Nevertheless, recent polls suggest that some might be warming to the idea of voting in city elections. To examine possible consequences of the boycott ending, a team from the RAND Corporation conducted a seminar-style game in partnership with the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research.