Wednesday May 06, 2009
End Palestinian demolitions in Jerusalem, UN tells Israel
Rory McCarthy
The Guardian
Report increases pressure over displaced families but mayor says planning policy even-handed
The United Nations has called on Israel to end its programme of demolishing homes in East Jerusalem and tackle a mounting housing crisis for Palestinians in the city.
Dozens of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem are demolished each year because they do not have planning permits. Critics say the demolitions are part of an effort to extend Israeli control as Jewish settlements continue to expand.
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