Israeli Demolitions in Al-Eizariya Spark Controversy

Israeli bulldozers demolish Palestinian shops in Al-Eizariya, West Bank for road project.
COGAT claims structures built illegally and blocked road.
Palestinian Authority argues demolitions part of traffic rerouting plan.
Shop owner Mohammad Abu Ghalieh: 'Forty-eight years of effort lost in one day.'. Daoud Jahalin reports 200 families losing income.
Attorneys appealed to Supreme Court, but demolitions proceeded.
Peace Now director Hagit Ofran: project isolates E1 area.
E1 project isolates Ramallah and Bethlehem, hindering movement.
Road systems separate Israelis and Palestinians, complicating state.

Conflict | Demolition | Road Project

West Bank | Ramallah | Al-Eizariya | Bethlehem

Mohammad Abu Ghalieh | Daoud Jahalin | Hagit Ofran

2 weeks ago