Reply #71: Link to the former policy

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http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Archive/Articles/1999/East%20Jerusalemites%20will%20not%20be%20stripped%20of%20Permane

Under the new policy, an "appropriate connection" for a resident living abroad is defined as having family in East Jerusalem whom he visits periodically. In short, Sharansky explained, this means that whoever is currently considered a resident of Jerusalem will remain so, and the Interior Ministry will no longer demand proof of uninterrupted residency, such as water and electric bills for the last ten years.

This hints at the difficulties faced by East Jerusalemites if they receive a show cause letter. Can't show your power bills going back to ten years? Too bad.