Foreign Affairs Ministry Condemns Demolition In Silwan, Jerusalem

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes, leaving families homeless

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has condemned the demolition of Palestinian homes by Israeli forces in the Silwan neighborhood of Jerusalem. The demolitions, which took place on Wednesday, have left dozens of families homeless.

Ministry: Demolitions violate international law

In a statement, the ministry said that the demolitions were a "flagrant violation of international law" and that they "undermine the prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

Demolitions part of larger pattern of Israeli settlement expansion

The ministry also said that the demolitions were part of a larger pattern of Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. This expansion, the ministry said, is "illegal under international law and is a major obstacle to peace."

International community must take action

The ministry called on the international community to take action to stop the demolitions and to hold Israel accountable for its violations of international law.

Background on the demolitions

The demolitions in Silwan are part of a larger campaign by Israeli authorities to demolish Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem. The Israeli government claims that the homes are being built illegally. However, the Palestinians say that they have been living in the homes for decades and that they have the right to remain there.

The demolitions have been met with widespread condemnation from the international community. The United Nations has called on Israel to stop the demolitions, and the European Union has said that the demolitions are "illegal and counterproductive."

The demolitions have also led to increased tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. The Palestinians have accused Israel of trying to drive them out of East Jerusalem, and they have threatened to respond to the demolitions with violence.