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Israel Evicts 11 Palestinian Families, Sparks International Outcry

3/28/2026

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On March 25, Israeli authorities evicted 11 Palestinian families from their homes in Silwan, east Jerusalem.
The Palestinian Authority condemned the evictions and called for international intervention to stop the displacements.
B’Tselem warned the removals could displace about 2,200 people and said it signals a broader policy to Judaize east Jerusalem.
Israel annexed east Jerusalem in 1967, a move not recognized by the United Nations or most nations.

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On March 25, Israeli authorities evicted 11 Palestinian families from their homes in Silwan, east Jerusalem.
The Palestinian Authority condemned the evictions and called for international intervention to stop the displacements.
B’Tselem warned the removals could displace about 2,200 people and said it signals a broader policy to Judaize east Jerusalem.
Israel annexed east Jerusalem in 1967, a move not recognized by the United Nations or most nations.