Most of the neighborhoods of the Occupied City faced grievous violations of the Palestinian rights committed by Israeli official or non-official bodies. These included a violation of the Palestinians’ right to residence and adequate housing reflected in house demolitions, demolition threats, and seizures. In addition, Palestinian lands are being confiscated for the sake of colonial expansions while being ‘safe’ has become a luxury for Palestinian families due to various Israeli measures.
In al Jib, the Israeli Occupation Army demolished 16 structures that benefited around 50 people including 33 children.
In Beit Hanina, Jamjoum and Maslamani families were left anxious after receiving eviction orders for their residences which are claimed to be ‘state property’. 3 residences of Al Natsha family were captured in Al Ashqariyya neighborhood; 20 people, including 11 children, were left homeless as a result.
The Israeli Occupation Authorities approved the construction of a huge military academy to be built on the top of Al Masharef Mountain which overlooks Al Aqsa mosque. Defilement of the holy mosque of Al Aqsa continues as colonists broke into the mosque yards and formed dancing and singing circles while celebrating the Jewish holiday of the ‘pesach’ or passover. For more Information,
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The Land Research Center
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