Demonstration for Jabal al-Mukaber

stop demolitions of homes in Jerusalem! this morning at Safra Square, Palestinians led a peaceful demonstration outside of the Jerusalem municipality in the ongoing and unjust displacement of Palestinians from the historically diverse city. this community specifically represented the neighborhood of Jabal al-Mukaber, where 800 Palestinian homes face demolition orders. speakers at the demonstration in order: Palestinian Knesset member Ahmad Tibi, a local Israeli activist, a local Sheikh / religious leader, and Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif.

apparently, the municipality plans to build a commercial center and 500 housing units for Israelis in place of the Palestinian homes. in spite of natural population growth, Palestinian construction is extremely restricted by the Jerusalem municipality, with less than 30% of building permits granted over the last 30 years were in Palestinian neighborhoods, although Palestinians account for about half of the city's population, according to Peace Now.

the Jerusalem municipality's efforts to displace and force Palestinians from their homes is unjust and a form of ethnic cleansing.