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Israel Dismantles Homes Amid Rising Ramadan Tensions

3/5/2025

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In a controversial move, Israel's Interior Ministry has demolished three homes in eastern Jerusalem, breaking a previous restraint during Ramadan. This brings the total demolitions in 2025 to a staggering 46. While authorities defend their actions as legally justified, the increased police presence underscores the rising tensions in this delicate time.

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In a controversial move, Israel's Interior Ministry has demolished three homes in eastern Jerusalem, breaking a previous restraint during Ramadan. This brings the total demolitions in 2025 to a staggering 46. While authorities defend their actions as legally justified, the increased police presence underscores the rising tensions in this delicate time.