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The PFLP, the Islamist Current and European Funding in the Battle for the Eastern City JCAP Policy Paper | Issue No. 2 | September 2026 JCAP Research Division This policy paper examines what JCAP describes as the “Red-Green Alliance” in East Jerusalem: the convergence of radical-left and Islamist networks, their civil institutions, and the international funding and state patronage that support their activities. Drawing on a mapping of 230 institutions and organisations and mo

JCAP’s updated policy paper examines foreign missions in Jerusalem, the October 2026 British arrangement, and policy options for accreditation and regularization. Download the full English edition, updated October 11, 2026.

JCAP works to shape public opinion by sharing accurate, research-based information about the realities in Jerusalem with media, opinion leaders, and the broader public. Through publications, briefings, and public engagement, JCAP helps ensure that discussions about Jerusalem are informed, balanced, and grounded in facts.

JCAP convened a high-level event at the Knesset honoring the countries that have recognized Jerusalem, highlighting the diplomatic significance of this growing international trend and its impact on Israel’s foreign relations.

JCAP regularly produces policy research studies for decision-makers in Israel, the United States, and around the world. The goal of this research is to provide policymakers with an accurate and fact-based understanding of the realities on the ground in Jerusalem, and to help shape informed policies that contribute to strengthening the city and its long-term stability.

As part of our international engagement efforts, we hosted an economic policy tour in Jerusalem for 22 diplomats from the European Union, highlighting the city’s economic development, innovation ecosystem, and regional dynamics.

By Ran Ichay Turkey’s intervention in Jerusalem transcends cultural diplomacy or Ramadan food drives; it borders on a direct threat to national security. Recent research exposes a perilous corridor connecting the Turkish government, Islamist front organizations, and terror elements. Turkey has become a safe haven for senior Hamas officials—including those released in the Shalit deal—who orchestrate incitement and coordinate field operations in Jerusalem with the full awarenes

By Ben Avrahami Jerusalem has long been a magnet for foreign entities seeking to erode Israeli sovereignty, but Turkey’s recent conduct has shattered every established norm of diplomacy. While Israel navigates complex security challenges, a foreign mission is operating in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood with the explicit goal of undermining its host nation. The Turkish Consulate General does not function as a standard diplomatic outpost to Israel; instead, it serves as a de

JCAP briefed the Cabinet on the issue of foreign consulates, presenting an overview of recent diplomatic activity, including developments involving Turkey and France, as well as the broader policy implications related to Jerusalem.

Within our global advocacy framework, we held a strategic meeting with Ambassador Huckabee to exchange views on current diplomatic challenges and opportunities concerning Jerusalem.

By Ran Ichay For years, President Erdogan has orchestrated a quiet, calculated campaign in East Jerusalem through what is known as "Soft Power." Utilizing a sophisticated network of NGOs—most notably the government aid agency TIKA—Ankara is flooding the city with capital. TIKA is no mere charity; it operates under the direct auspices of the Turkish Presidency, with its leadership personally appointed by Erdogan. On the surface, these projects appear to be benign humanitarian