Published 10 days ago • Jerusalem, Israel • Updated 7 days ago

Middle East latest: Israel demolished 181 Palestinian homes in east Jerusalem, group says

In 2024, Israel demolished a record 181 Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, according to the rights group Ir Amim.
Recent demolitions included a residential building and three apartments, indicating a change in policy during Ramadan.
The Jerusalem Municipality stated that enforcement actions are typically taken against illegally constructed buildings violating court decisions.
Human rights groups argue that the demolition policies are aimed at displacing Palestinians and reinforcing a Jewish demographic majority in East Jerusalem.

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Vatican News

For the first time Palestinian homes demolished during Ramadan

Despite a ruling by the International Court of Justice against Israel’s military occupation practices, explicitly labeling home demolitions as discriminatory and illegal, the number of Palestinian homes being demolished has risen and is even taking place during Islam’s holy month of Ramadan. Read all

7 days ago

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Middle East Eye

Sheikh Jarrah: Israeli forces demolish Salhiya family house, assaulting owners

Israeli forces storm house in occupied East Jerusalem neighbourhood, arresting several inhabitants, including the father Mahmoud Salhiya, and demolishing home

8 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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+972 Magazine

Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem hit new peak

In 2024, Israel destroyed 181 homes and approved the fewest Palestinian building plans in a decade, while greenlighting thousands of settlement units. The post Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem hit new record appeared first on +972 Magazine.

8 days ago

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Al Jazeera

Palestinians visit wreckage of demolished refugee camp homes

Palestinians forcibly displaced from refugee camps by Israeli assaults have been seeing their destroyed homes.

8 days ago·Qatar

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Associated Press News

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Middle East latest: The US is holding direct talks with Hamas

White House press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, as the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas hangs in

9 days ago·United States

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