Aviv Tatarsky

Israel is increasing evictions and demolitions in annexed east Jerusalem, with over 260 homes destroyed in 2025—a 70% rise from three years prior. Palestinian residents face discriminatory housing policies, including limited access to permits, while Jewish settlements expand. Organizations like Ir Amim report unprecedented intensity in erasing Palestinian neighborhoods.

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.