Palestinians observe home demolitions in East Jerusalem

In Silwan’s Wadi Qaddom neighborhood, an Israeli demolition of a four-storey building has left around 100 residents homeless, drawing ire from the community. Despite residents challenging the demolition orders and seeking permits, the Jerusalem Municipality cited a 2014 court order as justification. An architect noted that the families were given insufficient time to address planning issues, revealing systemic discrimination against Palestinians in East Jerusalem. The situation highlights ongoing tensions as Israeli settlers increasingly occupy former Palestinian homes.

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