For years, Palestinian inhabitants of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem have fought eviction orders in Israeli courts. While the municipality views the issue as a legal matter, the residents say that the evictions and demolitions are a tactic to force them out of the neighborhood and make way for Israeli settlers.
Chapters:
0:00 East Jerusalem: Palestinian Families Evicted in Silwan
1:24 Israeli Courts and Property Laws Behind Evictions
2:20 Israeli Settlers and Claims Over Silwan Neighborhood
3:09 Home Demolitions in East Jerusalem Increase Pressure
4:22 Archaeological Park Plan Raises Fears of Mass Displacement
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