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Israel opens bids for sensitive E1 West Bank settlement ahead of elections
world6 days ago

Israel opens bids for sensitive E1 West Bank settlement ahead of elections

Israel has issued tenders for about 1,234 homes in the E1 area between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, part of a plan to expand settlements that would bisect the West Bank and jeopardize a Palestinian state. The 12 sq km development covers 1,234 of 3,401 units approved last August; bids close on 19 October, just before the 27 October elections, making it harder for a future government to cancel. The move drew international condemnation and underscores the disputed status of land and statehood.

via BBC|
#e1#east-jerusalem#elections
London real estate event linked to illegal settlements draws scrutiny
world2 months ago

London real estate event linked to illegal settlements draws scrutiny

An investigation shows exhibitors at London's Great Israeli Real Estate Event marketing properties in occupied territories, including settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank (e.g., Ma'ale Adunim, Kfar Eldad, Teneh Omarim). The revelations prompted calls from Mayor Sadiq Khan and MPs for scrutiny, protests outside the venue, and organizers denying wrongdoing, while UK guidance cautions against settlement-related activity.

via Middle East Eye|
#east-jerusalem#illegal-settlements#london-event
East Jerusalem Demolitions Push Palestinians Toward Displacement
world2 months ago

East Jerusalem Demolitions Push Palestinians Toward Displacement

A BBC report details a sharp rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem’s Silwan/al-Bustan, with about 59 homes destroyed since late 2023, forcing families toward displacement as authorities pursue plans to turn the area into a park and a Jewish-tourist space; Palestinians say planning hurdles and legal land seizures are driving dispossession, dozens of eviction cases remain, and the EU has condemned the situation under international law.

via BBC|
#al-bustan#demolitions#east-jerusalem
East Jerusalem evictions escalate as demolitions target al-Bustan
world2 months ago

East Jerusalem evictions escalate as demolitions target al-Bustan

Israeli authorities intensified evictions and demolitions in east Jerusalem’s al-Bustan neighborhood (Silwan), arguing many homes were built without permits in zones not zoned for housing, while settlers move in and rights groups accuse state institutions of Judeaization near the Al-Aqsa Mosque/Temple Mount. About 1,500 Palestinians in al-Bustan face possible displacement, with March marking a high rate of state-led evictions; residents say permit access is limited or futile, and demolitions continue alongside court battles and planned municipal projects like a park and parking area.

via AP News|
#al-bustan#demolitions#east-jerusalem
Christians in Jerusalem face rising harassment as ultranationalism grows
religion3 months ago

Christians in Jerusalem face rising harassment as ultranationalism grows

Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem report a rise in harassment and attacks—spitting, graffiti, and assaults—with 31 incidents in the first three months of 2026 and 113 known attacks last year, many unreported due to distrust in the police; analysts link the trend to Israel's shift toward ultranationalism and ongoing Gaza/Lebanon tensions, fueling emigration among younger Christians and straining Jewish-Christian relations.

via Al Jazeera|
#christians-in-israel#church-attacks#east-jerusalem
Silwan residents brace for bulldozed homes as biblical park plan advances
world4 months ago

Silwan residents brace for bulldozed homes as biblical park plan advances

Palestinian families in Silwan’s Al-Bustan neighborhood face the demolition of their homes to clear land for the City of David archaeology and King’s Garden park, with about 115 homes at risk and thousands potentially displaced near Jerusalem’s holiest sites; supporters say the move targets Palestinian neighborhoods, while officials say the area is zoned for a park and that housing alternatives have been sought; some residents have even self-demolished to avoid municipal costs.

via Yahoo|
#al-bustan#city-of-david#east-jerusalem
Israeli Settlers and Forces Target Palestinian Lands and Property
international-news2 years ago

Israeli Settlers and Forces Target Palestinian Lands and Property

Illegal Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian athletes at a soccer stadium in East Jerusalem, set fire to Palestinian lands near Duma, and hurled rocks at cars near Ramallah, all under police protection. Meanwhile, Israeli police forcefully dispersed orthodox Jews protesting against mandatory military conscription, arresting ten individuals.

via UPI News|
#east-jerusalem#international-news#israeli-settlers
Israeli Police Fatally Shoot 12-Year-Old Palestinian Amid Clashes
international-news2 years ago

Israeli Police Fatally Shoot 12-Year-Old Palestinian Amid Clashes

Israeli police are supporting the officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Palestinian Rami Hamdan in East Jerusalem, despite his father's insistence that the boy never endangered anyone. Justice Ministry officials estimate that the officer won't be indicted, while senior police officers privately express concerns that the incident could escalate tensions and lead to further violence in East Jerusalem.

via Haaretz|
#east-jerusalem#international-news#israeli-police
Israeli police fatally shoot Palestinian boy, 12, launching fireworks in East Jerusalem
international-conflict2 years ago

Israeli police fatally shoot Palestinian boy, 12, launching fireworks in East Jerusalem

A 12-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by an Israeli border police officer in Shuafat refugee camp in occupied east Jerusalem during a "violent disturbance" on the third night of Ramadan. The boy, Rami Al Halhouli, was seen holding a lit firework before being shot, and the incident has sparked controversy. The Israeli police claim the boy endangered the forces by firing aerial fireworks, while Palestinians in the area allegedly aimed Molotov cocktails and fireworks at police forces. The boy was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the shooting has reignited tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

via CNN|
#east-jerusalem#international-conflict#israeli
human-rights2 years ago

Violent Assault on Journalist in East Jerusalem Sparks Suspension of Israeli Border Police Officers

A journalist with the Turkish Anadolu Agency was beaten by Israeli Border Police officers in east Jerusalem, prompting condemnation from the Israel Press Council. In a video of the incident, the officers can be seen pushing the journalist before one of them throws him to the ground and repeatedly kicks him in the head. The police claimed that the journalist was interfering with their operations, but journalists present at the scene disputed this. The two officers involved have been suspended pending an investigation. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed support for the officer and referred to the journalist as a "Hamas-supporter," drawing further criticism.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#east-jerusalem#freedom-of-the-press#human-rights
Israeli Government Allocates $850m for East Jerusalem Development, Amid Controversy
politics3 years ago

Israeli Government Allocates $850m for East Jerusalem Development, Amid Controversy

The Israeli government has approved a five-year, $850 million plan to further develop East Jerusalem, including investment in infrastructure, education, employment, welfare, and the environment. The plan also includes the approval of 2,000 new housing units for Palestinian residents. However, a program enabling Palestinians to study in Israeli pre-college preparatory programs was dropped due to opposition from the finance minister. Critics argue that the previous plan favored settler organizations and aimed to "Israelize" the Palestinian population.

via Haaretz|
#development#east-jerusalem#housing