Without prejudice to the final settlement of the Jerusalem issue, the following recommendations are made in relation to voting by Palestinian voters resident in East Jerusalem:
(i) Eligible Palestinian voters resident in East Jerusalem should be allowed to exercise their established right to vote in Palestinian elections in conditions that meet international standards for democratic elections and which are proper, reasonable and equal to those enjoyed by other Palestinians. In particular, the Israeli and Palestinian authorities should agree to facilitate voting and campaigning in East Jerusalem. The Government of Israel should not have the discretion to block all voting from taking place in East Jerusalem.
(v) The CEC should be permitted to administer Palestinian elections in East Jerusalem. If voting is to continue to take place in post offices and administered by Israeli postal officers, the CEC should be permitted to supervise all stages of the voting process.
(ii) Irrespective of the long-term settlement of the Jerusalem issue, the Government of Israel should permit and facilitate the registration of voters resident in East Jerusalem as well as provide opportunities for voter education to take place.
(iii) All eligible voters should be able to cast their votes in East Jerusalem. If however, the number of voters able to do so is to be restricted or agreed to be limited, the Israeli authorities should: ensure the freedom of movement of voters between East Jerusalem and the West Bank; increase the number of polling locations in East Jerusalem; and ensure the locations chosen in East Jerusalem are suitable in size and layout for polling.
(iv) Procedures must be introduced to ensure the secrecy of the ballot for voters casting their votes in polling locations in East Jerusalem.
(vi) The Israeli authorities should provide a guarantee of assurance that Palestinians resident in East Jerusalem and who vote will not face adverse consequences for doing so.
(vii)The Israeli authorities should facilitate adequate conditions for campaigning in East Jerusalem for Palestinian elections, including ensuring the freedoms of movement and association. Arbitrary restrictions on campaigning, including issuing fines for the use of posters, should not be applied , and if they are to be applied should be proportionate to the offence.