Jerusalem: The Israeli-controlled municipality in occupied Jerusalem has issued a demolition order targeting the home of Palestinian prisoner Aziz Abu Ramouz's family in the town of Silwan. The order, delivered on Monday, cites "building without a permit" as the reason for the planned demolition.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the home has been a longstanding residence for the Abu Ramouz family, who have already faced significant hardship. The family is mourning the loss of their son Wadi' Abu Ramouz, who was killed in January 2023, and is enduring the continued imprisonment of Aziz Abu Ramouz, who has been detained since the beginning of this year.
The demolition order is part of broader Israeli practices intended to displace and restrict Palestinian residents in Jerusalem. These practices include systematic home demolitions and the denial of housing rights, which severely affect the Palestinian community.
Since October 7, 2023, approximately 33 homes have been demolished in the al-Bustan area alone. This ongoing policy of forced displacement poses a significant threat to the existence of dozens of Palestinian families residing in the region.
