Al-ram: Israeli forces delivered demolition notices on Sunday morning targeting three homes and four shops in the Ras al-Hayy neighborhood of al-Ram, north of Jerusalem.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA the forces stormed the Ras al-Hayy neighborhood and distributed demolition orders that give residents three days to comply. The orders cite construction without a permit as the reason for demolition.
The targeted area lies along the road that connects the Jaba' and Qalandiya checkpoints, a corridor linked to an Israeli plan to expand a highway intended to connect settlements around Jerusalem while severing neighborhoods from one another and from the city.
Palestinians and human rights organizations have criticized Israel's building policies in East Jerusalem and areas around it. Building permits for Palestinians are rarely granted, and many residents build without authorization. Rights groups say these policies contribute to changes in population distribution and land use that favor settlement expansion.
Details of reported actions:
- Israeli forces entered the Ras al-Hayy neighborhood and issued written demolition notices.
- The notices reportedly affect three residential structures and four commercial shops.
- Notices give the occupants a three-day period to respond or comply.
- The stated justification for the orders is construction without a permit.
- The location of the notices is on the route between the Jaba' and Qalandiya checkpoints, a route cited in plans to expand a highway linking settlements around Jerusalem.
- Observers and rights groups link permit practices and demolition orders to broader efforts to change access and population patterns in the area.