East Jerusalem, where the streets have no (political) names

City sticks to neutral names like 'Flower' or 'Hotel' street.

By Nir Hasson | 10:27 02.01.13 |

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The Jerusalem municipality is continuing to name roads in the city's Arab neighborhoods, but is maintaining its policy of keeping politics off the streets.

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