Palestinians face evictions in occupied east Jerusalem

In Silwan, a Palestinian neighborhood in Israeli‑occupied east Jerusalem, families are losing their homes through court‑ordered evictions.

After Yaqub al‑Rajabi and his family were forced out of their house in Batn al-Hawa, Israeli settlers moved in. Residents say Israeli law and municipal policies favor settler claims, while courts, including the Supreme Court, uphold evictions.

Demolitions have also affected nearby areas, clearing land for a settler‑run tourism park. The UN says over 200 Palestinian households are facing eviction cases.