Summary
Some Palestinian families in East Jerusalem have been forced out of their homes by Israeli authorities, a move criticized by human rights groups. These groups report that more Palestinians in the area face the risk of losing their homes due to eviction policies.
Key Facts
- About 12 Palestinian families were evicted from their homes in East Jerusalem's Batn al-Hawa area.
- Human rights group B’Tselem reported the evictions and highlighted the threat to around 90 more families in the same area.
- The Norwegian Refugee Council mentioned over 1,000 Palestinians in East Jerusalem risk forced eviction.
- The evictions relate to an Israeli law allowing Jews to reclaim property owned before 1948, which does not apply to Palestinians.
- Since October 2023, over 1,052 Palestinians have died, and many have been displaced across the West Bank.
- Israel’s Supreme Court recently rejected an appeal by Palestinian families against eviction in January.
- The region where evictions are taking place is near key religious sites in Jerusalem, making it politically sensitive.
