Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions

Israel is increasing evictions and demolitions in east Jerusalem, with over 260 homes destroyed in 2025 and 116 so far in 2026, disproportionately affecting Palestinians. Activists attribute this to expanded settlement policies and discriminatory housing permits, with nearly 9,000 permits approved for Jewish residents versus fewer than 700 for Palestinians in 2025.