Israel Demolishes Palestinian Homes in Silwan; EU Condemns Forced Displacement

Israeli occupation forces began demolishing a four-story Palestinian residential building in Silwan.

“Israeli occupation forces carried out wide-scale demolitions today, Monday, in occupied Jerusalem, targeting houses, walls, and streets in the Silwan neighborhood adjacent to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and they also distributed demolition notices for other homes”

Al-Jazeera Net

Nearly 100 Palestinians, including children and the elderly, were expelled.

Al-Jazeera Net

The demolitions in Silwan have accelerated since the war began on October 7.

The European Union condemned the demolitions as a clear violation of international law.

The UN Human Rights Office called the demolitions reprisals and collective punishment.

France Info

The Jerusalem Governorate condemned the demolitions as a systematic policy of forcible displacement.

Israel claims demolitions are due to lack of building permits.

“In East Jerusalem, three Israeli bulldozers are at work in a cloud of dust to demolish a four-story building, as its residents watch helplessly”

Le Devoir

Human rights organizations say this is a land-grab tactic.

The UN considers East Jerusalem annexation illegal.

Displaced families face uncertainty and lack of support.

The Odeh family describes life on hold.

Le Figaro

The demolitions are framed as the silent war.