Israeli court deal to keep Sheikh Jarrah residents in homes for 15 years

Under the compromise deal, Palestinian residents will become protected tenants. They must now decide whether their fight is over principles or pragmatism

Palestinians of Sheikh Jarrah can breathe easier now – for a price (Haaretz)
NIR HASSON: In the compromise proposed by the Israel's Supreme Court, Palestinian residents will become protected tenants. Now they will have to decide whether their fight is over principles or pragmatism

Sheikh Jarrah Court deal to keep families in homes for 15 years (Jerusalem Post)
As protected tenants, the families would have the right to make repairs or renovations to the property. They would be required to pay rent biennially in the sum of NIS 2,400.

Photo: The East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah (Ohad Zwigenberg)