Israel Demolishes Palestinian Shops for Settlement Road Israel's latest wave of demolitions in occupied territories has left many wondering about the motivations behind its settlement expansion policy and its impact on Palestinian communities.
In early January, Israeli authorities began razing Palestinian shops and homes in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood to make way for a new road serving the nearby Jewish settlement of Ma'ale HaZeitim.
Understanding the Context of Israeli Settlement Expansion Israel's settlement expansion policy has been at the forefront of international diplomatic efforts for decades.