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Israel continues construction, expulsions near Jerusalem ‘under the diplomatic radar’

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Published: 25 March 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

The municipal jurisdiction of Ma’aleh Adumim is as large as Tel Aviv and includes the highly contentious E1 area.

The quiet annexation: how Israel is connecting Jerusalem to neighbouring settlement – Yotam Berger – Haaretz 22.03.17
While Netanyahu drags his feet out of concern about the international ramifications of annexing Ma’aleh Adumim, Israel is quietly promoting projects to strengthen its ties to Jerusalem.

Dramatic ruling paves way for thousands of East Jerusalemites to regain residency rights – Dov Lieber – The Times of Israel 22.03.17
Since 1967, over 14,500 Arab residents of Jerusalem have had their right to live in the city revoked. Accepting a long-shot petition, the Supreme Court unanimously rules that, as native-born Jerusalemites, they deserve better.

And see:

Renewed push to annex West Bank settlement March 4, 2017

Israel to demolish entire West Bank Bedouin village February 22, 2017
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