Reply #28: Palestinians say Israel to demolish Jerusalem homes

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Palestinians say Israel to demolish Jerusalem homes

Yesterday, 06:07 pm
Reuters

Palestinians said on Monday the Israeli-controlled municipality of Jerusalem was preparing to evict 1,500 Palestinians and demolish over 80 homes in the eastern part of the disputed city. Skip related content

Fakhri Abu Diab, a member of the Committee for the Defence of the Territory of Silwan, said demolition orders had been issued on the pretext that the homes had been built without the required zoning and construction permits.

He said the real motive was ethnic cleansing. It was part of Israel's plan to gradually drive the Arab population out of the city, which Israel claims as its undivided capital.

"We will be in the street. Our women and children will be homeless," Abu Diab said. "The demolitions will affect a whole generation and foster hatred from the residents as they see only this side of the Israeli government."

City workers escorted by Israeli border police on Sunday surveyed the homes, took measurements and photographs and drew plans, creating panic among the residents, Abu Diab said.

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