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Eviction Threat Looms Over 32 Families in East Jerusalem

1/29/2026

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Rajabi Fights Eviction

Kayed Rajabi and 31 families in Silwan, east Jerusalem, face eviction orders from the Israeli settler organization Ateret Cohanim.
Rajabi, whose family has lived in their home since 1967, claims Ateret Cohanim has forcibly taken over 40 buildings in the area.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that these actions aim to undermine the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Despite numerous UN resolutions against settlement activities, Israeli governments assert that such settlements are essential for security.
Rajabi is concerned about his family's future due to rising rent prices in Jerusalem.

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Israel Evicts Palestinians

Israel's Supreme Court ordered the eviction of Palestinian families from Batn al-Hawa in Silwan, East Jerusalem, with properties to be transferred to a settler association.
The ruling follows a rising pattern of judicial decisions favoring forced evictions in the area, intensifying concerns among residents.
Human rights groups say the actions reflect a systematic policy to displace Palestinians, with a park plan in al-Bustan potentially triggering further demolitions.

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Rajabi Fights Eviction

Kayed Rajabi and 31 families in Silwan, east Jerusalem, face eviction orders from the Israeli settler organization Ateret Cohanim.
Rajabi, whose family has lived in their home since 1967, claims Ateret Cohanim has forcibly taken over 40 buildings in the area.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that these actions aim to undermine the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Despite numerous UN resolutions against settlement activities, Israeli governments assert that such settlements are essential for security.
Rajabi is concerned about his family's future due to rising rent prices in Jerusalem.

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