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After a rare snowfall on February 25, 1921, Jerusalemites enjoyed the snow, including riding a horse-drawn sleigh. The American Colony building is visible in the background, known for its social and educational services. Snowfall is infrequent in Jer...
Demolitions are a central component of Israel's settlement policy in the occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem aiming at consolidating control over the land and limiting Palestinian development. In 2023, a total of 1.177 structures were demo...
Muhammad Mafarjah, a minor from Shu’fat refugee camp, recounts his experience of arrest and detention. Border Police raided his home at night, assaulted him, and detained him on allegations of stone-throwing. During months in custody across multipl...
Since 1967, Israel has pursued policies in East Jerusalem that systematically discriminate against Palestinians in land, housing, and development, favoring Jewish settlement to consolidate control. These include land expropriations, restrictive plann...
This message reflects on the enduring impact of Jesus Christ’s birth, calling attention to the ongoing suffering in the world, particularly in regions torn by conflict. It highlights the importance of peace, justice, and mercy, urging continued pra...
Religious leaders and faith communities call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages, unimpeded humanitarian aid, an end to occupation and violence in the West Bank, and protection of Jerusalem's Holy Sites. The letter e...
This joint report with HaMoked (Center for the Defence of the Individual) highlights a policy of "quiet deportation" aimed at Palestinians in East Jerusalem. Since 1997, this policy has caused many Palestinian residents to lose their rights to live i...
The Jerusalem Hotel, located near Damascus Gate in East Jerusalem, is a historic Ottoman-era building transformed into a boutique hotel by the Saadeh family. Originally a palace built in 1890, the hotel preserves its rich heritage with traditional ar...
Before Israel occupied the West Bank in 1967, Bir ‘Awna (Arabic for Well of Assistance), roughly 326 dunums in size, was a neighborhood of the town of Beit Jala in the Palestinian Bethlehem Governorate, just 2 kilometers from Bethlehem’s city cen...
In light of the ICJ advisory opinion, the Shehadeh family of 15 faces the threat of forcible eviction from their home in Batan al-Hawa, Silwan, within the next ten days. On July 14, they received an eviction notice from the Enforcement and Collection...
Israel’s West Bank wall, built from 2002, separates Palestinians from Israel and Israeli settlements, with critics claiming it annexes Palestinian land. The wall is deemed illegal by international law, as it cuts through Palestinian territories and...
The report, published six months after the October 7th attacks, outlines the severe impact of the Gaza war on Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem. It highlights worsened discrimination and human rights violations, including movement restrictions,...
