COMPAMIR
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
Jerusalem Municipality, Palestinian residents, Israeli settler organizations
East Jerusalem, Silwan
June 2026
Verified: June 12, 2026
"Israeli authorities have accelerated the demolition of Palestinian homes in the al-Bustan area of Silwan. Approximately 59 properties have been destroyed since late 2023, with further evictions planned. The municipality aims to build a biblically-themed park, while Palestinians face severe restrictions on construction permits."
Author: Rashid Khalidi
This book provides a comprehensive historical framework for understanding the settler-colonial dynamics and the systemic displacement of Palestinians in Jerusalem, offering essential context for the current housing demolitions.
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