10 things you should know about the evictions in East Jerusalem

November 11, 2021 | Published by NRC

Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem has once again made headlines due to the ongoing threat of eviction facing Palestinian families in the area. The evictions, which have sparked protests and clashes, stem from a long-standing legal battle against settle...

Jerusalem: Palestinian man resists Israel order to self-demolish home

October 4, 2021 | Published by IMEU

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 I...

Echoes of Jerusalem

April 30, 2021 | Published by My Jerusalem Story

This story delves into the deep connection Palestinians have with Jerusalem, focusing on the experiences of "Jerusalemites" who trace their roots back to the city or maintain a strong identification with it. Through interviews, the narrative highligh...

East Jerusalem: Ongoing Displacement and Settler Takeovers

March 11, 2019 | Published by B'TSELEM

Settlers continue to move into Palestinian neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, backed by Israeli authorities, leading to severe hardships for Palestinian residents. Families face eviction through legal battles favoring settlers, denial of building permi...

East Jerusalem

November 11, 2017 | Published by B'Tselem

Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967, which is widely considered unlawful under international law, has led to systematic policies aimed at reducing the Palestinian population in the area. Palestinians living in East Jerusalem are granted "pe...

The Separation Barrier

November 11, 2017 | Published by B'TSELEM

In June 2002, Israel began constructing the Separation Barrier in the West Bank, claiming security concerns after Palestinian attacks. However, its route largely follows settlement boundaries, facilitating Israel's annexation of Palestinian land. The...

Jerusalem : A city for all ?

October 4, 2017 | Published by Visualizing-Palestine

1- Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem pay taxes to the Israeli authorities. Yet Palestinian neighborhoods in Jerusalem do not receive adequate services. Only 10% of Jerusalem’s city budget is directed toward Palestinian neighborhoods, which ar...

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