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The IndependentIsraeli authorities demolished over 260 homes and structures in east Jerusalem last year. At least 116 demolitions have occurred so far in 2026. Palestinian residents in neighborhoods near the Old City face ongoing eviction proceedings.
Israeli authorities have issued demolition orders to Palestinian residents in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem. Human rights groups report that the pace of these orders has increased since the start of the war with Iran.
news.sky.comPalestinian residents of East Jerusalem comprise 40 percent of the city's population. Building permit approvals for this group fell to 7 percent in recent data. The drop coincides with ongoing demolition risks for thousands of families.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAttacks on Christians in Israeli-controlled territories increased by 63% in 2025, according to a report. The majority of these incidents, 83%, occurred in East Jerusalem. The affected group is described as a Christian minority impacted by various factors.