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Jerusalem Demolishes Eight Palestinian Homes, Election-Timing Push

5/24/2026

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Eight Palestinian homes in Jerusalem will be demolished by the end of May, largest displacement since 1967 after legal remedies were exhausted.
Demolitions rely on 1970 law that favors Jewish claimants and on 2025 planning commission’s approval of 9,000 Jewish versus 600 Palestinian units, driving overcrowding.
Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are accelerating displacements before the fall elections, citing President Donald Trump’s support and risking families’ financial ruin.

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Story summary

Eight Palestinian homes in Jerusalem will be demolished by the end of May, largest displacement since 1967 after legal remedies were exhausted.
Demolitions rely on 1970 law that favors Jewish claimants and on 2025 planning commission’s approval of 9,000 Jewish versus 600 Palestinian units, driving overcrowding.
Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are accelerating displacements before the fall elections, citing President Donald Trump’s support and risking families’ financial ruin.