Israel demolishes residential building in occupied East Jerusalem, displacing about 100 Palestinians

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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Israeli forces demolished a residential building in East Jerusalem, displacing about 100 Palestinians amid settler violence.
Israel demolishes residential building in occupied East Jerusalem, displacing about 100 Palestinians
A What happened
On December 22, 2025, Israeli forces demolished a residential multi-storey building in occupied East Jerusalem, displacing about 100 Palestinians. This followed incidents where Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians displaced by the demolition. The demolition is one in a series of similar operations targeting Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, intensifying tensions and displacements in the area. The pattern reflects ongoing contestation over housing and residency rights amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Key insights

  • 1

    Continued Displacement Undermines Stability: Repeated demolitions of Palestinian homes contribute to long-term displacement, fueling tensions and complicating conflict resolution efforts in East Jerusalem.

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    Settler Violence Exacerbates Security Challenges: Attacks by Israeli settlers on displaced Palestinians escalate local violence and highlight gaps in protection and law enforcement in occupied areas.

Takeaways

This demolition is part of a systemic pattern of displacing Palestinian residents in East Jerusalem, which continues to inflame political tensions and complicate peace efforts.

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