Israeli bulldozers destroyed a building housing 12 Palestinian families in East Jerusalem, citing a lack of construction permits, while Palestinian authorities denounce a policy of forced displacement.

On Monday, Israeli bulldozers demolished a building in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem, where approximately 12 Palestinian families lived, on the grounds that it was built without a permit. Palestinian authorities condemned this action as part of a "systematic policy of forced displacement." Nearly 100 Palestinians, including women and children, were affected, and a tenant, Eid Shawar, reported how he was awakened by police and forced to evacuate without being able to take personal belongings.

Tensions in East Jerusalem, occupied by Israel since 1967, have significantly increased following the attacks on October 7, 2023, and demolitions of homes are frequent. The Israeli municipality claims that the building was intended for recreational use and not residential, while local NGOs condemned the demolition as one of the most significant in 2025, highlighting the devastating impact on the Palestinian community.