Jerusalem: Palestinian man resists Israel order to self-demolish home
Nidal al-Rajabi, a Palestinian resident of Silwan, faces a 21-day ultimatum from Israeli authorities to self-demolish his home in al-Bustan or face forced demolition. This comes just months after his adjacent commercial store was destroyed. Despite Israel’s plans to clear the area for a biblical-themed tourist park—part of wider displacement in East Jerusalem—Rajabi refuses to destroy his home, calling the act a form of “self-erasure.” His story reflects the growing pressure on Palestinian families in Jerusalem under laws like the Kaminitz Law, which disproportionately target Palestinian construction.
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