Jerusalem Planning Committee Reviews Settlement Projects Amidst Palestinian Displacement and Demolitions
The Jerusalem District Planning and Building Committee is reviewing two significant settlement projects that threaten Palestinian communities: the Atarot plan for 9,000 housing units on the former airport site and the Nahalat Shimon plan, which would demolish the Um Haroun neighborhood for 316 units. These developments, along with a demolition campaign targeting Palestinian homes and the advancement of the 'Fabric of Life project' to connect Ma'ale Adumim with Jerusalem, raise concerns about Palestinian displacement and the viability of a two-state solution.
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The Jerusalem District Planning and Building Committee is considering two settlement projects: the Atarot plan, proposing 9,000 housing units on the former Jerusalem Airport site, and the Nahalat Shimon plan, which involves demolishing the Palestinian neighborhood of Um Haroun to build 316 housing units. These developments threaten Palestinian urban continuity and the viability of a two-state solution.
Concurrently, the Israeli government is advancing the 'Fabric of Life project' to connect Ma'ale Adumim with Jerusalem, facilitating annexation of West Bank land. A demolition campaign targets Palestinian homes, with eviction orders affecting 33 families in Silwan.
Settlement activities are escalating throughout the West Bank, with new settlements like 'Rehavam' announced and ongoing displacement operations affecting Bedouin communities and other Palestinian households. Reports indicate increased direct involvement of the Israeli army in these displacements, reflecting a shift in tactics to further control Palestinian areas.
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