Re an Inquiry by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Abstract

State territory — Miscellaneous — Status of Jerusalem — De facto authority over Jerusalem exercised by State of Israel — Arab property in Jerusalem subject to control of “Custodian of Absentee Property” appointed under law of Israel — Whether rent payable under lease of Arab property in Jerusalem to be paid to Custodian or Arab owner.

Recognition — Of States — Recognition of de facto control over territory — Status of Jerusalem — Rent payable to owner of building in Jerusalem — Owner “absentee Arab” under law of Israel — “Absentee Arab property” Administered by Custodian appointed by law of Israel — Whether rent payable to Custodian or — “absentee” owner.