Palestinian family evicted from home in occupied East Jerusalem

On March 25, 2026, Israeli forces evicted a Palestinian family from their home in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem. One family member was arrested during the eviction. The property was then taken over by Israeli forces. This action is reported as part of an intensified campaign involving the seizure of Palestinian homes in Silwan. The stated purpose of these seizures is to facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the area. The eviction and property seizure occurred in the context of ongoing tensions related to land ownership and settlement construction in East Jerusalem.