This Backgrounder explores the historical control of Palestinian lands in East Jerusalem—from the Ottomans to the present—revealing how Israel manipulates land settlement and registration to advance Judaization and displace Palestinians. A compan...
Al-Haq’s report condemns the illegal ‘City of David’ settlement in Silwan, Jerusalem, built on appropriated Palestinian land and aimed at erasing Palestinian heritage. The report highlights violations of international law, including the destruc...
This Backgrounder explores Israel’s settlement expansion in East Jerusalem, occupied since 1967. It outlines the strategic development of three settlement rings, reinforced by barriers, checkpoints, and restrictive policies, to alter the city's geo...
Between 17-24 November 2021, Israeli forces escalated their actions against Palestinian residents of Jerusalem, including killings, arbitrary arrests, house demolitions, and settler violence. On 17 November, a settler shot and killed 16-year-old Omar...
The report highlights the ongoing Israeli violations in Jerusalem, focusing on the illegal annexation, dispossession, and appropriation of Palestinian land, culture, and historical sites. It presents interconnected breaches of human rights, specifica...
Over the years, the boundaries of Jerusalem have evolved, reflecting the social, economic, and political changes within the city and the broader region. The question of where Jerusalem's borders truly lie remains unresolved, as there is no universall...
The current reality of Jerusalem is one where various boundaries and frameworks have been imposed or suggested without consensus, leaving the city undefined in a way that all its inhabitants could agree upon. Both historical and contemporary versions...
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...
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...
Amnesty International has condemned Israeli security forces for using excessive and unlawful force against mostly peaceful Palestinian protesters in East Jerusalem, particularly in Sheikh Jarrah and around the al-Aqsa mosque. The violence, which has ...
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...
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...
