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East Jerusalem Demolitions Up 70%, Evictions Reach Decade High

6/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Home demolitions in East Jerusalem surged, with 260 structures razed in 2025—a 70 % rise over three years earlier.
The Israeli Supreme Court ordered Zuhair al-Rajabi’s family to vacate by July, bringing evictions to 15 families in March, the highest rate in decades.
Rights groups said fewer than 700 building permits were issued to Palestinians last year versus nearly 9,000 for Jewish residents.

History

Historical Context

Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza during the June 1967 Six-Day War led it to annex East Jerusalem and expand municipal boundaries on 25–27 June 1967. The United Nations responded with Security Council Resolution 242 on 22 November 1967, declaring acquisition of territory by war inadmissible—a principle cited in today’s disputes over demolition orders in the city.

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Story summary

Home demolitions in East Jerusalem surged, with 260 structures razed in 2025—a 70 % rise over three years earlier.
The Israeli Supreme Court ordered Zuhair al-Rajabi’s family to vacate by July, bringing evictions to 15 families in March, the highest rate in decades.
Rights groups said fewer than 700 building permits were issued to Palestinians last year versus nearly 9,000 for Jewish residents.

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