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A demolition in Beit-Umar The denial of adequate housing and the demolition of Palestinian homes violatesinternational human rights instruments to which Israel is signatory. These include: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being ofhimself and his family, including food, … Read more

Palestine 1998 – A Land Without People? The Case of Bir ‘Ona Until 1967, Bir ‘Ona, located on the slope of al Slaiyeb mountain (now Gilo settlement) southof Jerusalem was a small Palestinian community under the jurisdiction of the municipality ofBeit Jala. In 1967, Israel annexed this territory to Jerusalem and later began construction of … Read more