JERUSALEM: Israel has demolished buildings in an area of annexed east Jerusalem located near some of the city's most important holy sites, prompting concern from Palestinian residents, activists and foreign governments.
A housing construction site on the edge of the Jewish West Bank settlement of Eli, Monday, Nov 11, 2024. JERUSALEM: Israel has demolished buildings in an area of annexed east Jerusalem located near some of the city's most important holy sites, prompting concern from Palestinian residents, activists and foreign governments.
"It is from here that messages to our community and to the world emanated," said Abu Diab, whose home, along with several others, was destroyed in another demolition last week. The Jerusalem municipality has cited court decisions ordering the demolition of the Al-Bustan structures deemed in breach of zoning regulations.
One diplomat, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said"the location is so strategically important for settlement" activity in east Jerusalem.
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