Jerusalem: Israel lets in Palestinian candidates

The dispute led to a call by the United States, sponsor of a Middle East peace road map, for Israel to allow Jerusalem Palestinians to have access to the parliamentary ballot.

‘‘It has been decided to allow electioneering in Jerusalem by candidates who do not represent groups still carrying arms, ’’ Ezra told Israel Radio.

‘‘All those who want to campaign will submit requests in advance to the Jerusalem police, and only those who don’t represent extremist groups will receive permission,’’ Ezra said. There was no immediate word, however, on whether Israel would allow voting in the city.

Israel has said it may block voting in East Jerusalem because of the participation in the election of Hamas.