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Israeli Bulldozers Tear Down Dozens of Palestinian Shops in al-Eizariya

5/12/2026

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Israeli bulldozers demolished dozens of Palestinian shops in al-Eizariya after owners lacked permits.
Owners, who had notices and appealed to the Supreme Court, saw demolitions proceed.
Civil Administration said the demolitions cleared land for a road Israel says serves Palestinian towns, although critics argue it will divert traffic from a settlement highway, is part of E1 project hindering a state, and Daoud al-Jahalin warned 200 families will lose income.

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Israeli bulldozers demolished dozens of Palestinian shops in al-Eizariya after owners lacked permits.
Owners, who had notices and appealed to the Supreme Court, saw demolitions proceed.
Civil Administration said the demolitions cleared land for a road Israel says serves Palestinian towns, although critics argue it will divert traffic from a settlement highway, is part of E1 project hindering a state, and Daoud al-Jahalin warned 200 families will lose income.