Occupied Jerusalem: Many residents of occupied East Jerusalem have for decades lived on anonymous streets where home delivery is almost impossible – but that is about to change thanks to a long-awaited plan to name the roads.

The programme should end years of confusion and, crucially, give Palestinians in the annexed eastern sector access to services including home mail delivery, a tall order in the absence of street names or house numbers. Read more

Editor’s Note

Keeping in mind that last year a controversial development plan was unvield to demolish dozens of Palestinian homes in some communities of East Jerusalem, this is a positive step for betterment.