'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian families in East Jerusalem are facing increased home demolitions as Israeli authorities pursue plans for a biblically-themed park. Residents express despair over the loss of their homes and the perceived destruction of their future.
Why it matters
The demolitions highlight the ongoing tensions and legal disputes regarding land rights and settlements in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Yolande Knell Middle East correspondent, in Jerusalem BBC The Awad family home in East Jerusalem is one of the properties being demolished There is the loud din of a demolition below Jerusalem s walled Old City, and from a hillside I watch a large Israeli excavator tearing into a Palestinian house.
The article focuses heavily on the personal impact on Palestinian families and emphasizes the illegality of settlements under international law.
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