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Israeli politicians defend demolishing the homes of Palestinians who carry out attacks as a deterrent against future violence, but critics say it amounts to collective punishment (AFP Photo/ABBAS MOMANI)

December 23rd, 2017 - 07:40 GMT

Palestinian Family Tears Down Own Home To Escape Israeli Demolition Fees

A Palestinian family in occupied East Jerusalem was forced to tear down their own home on Saturday to avoid paying exorbitant demolition fees to the Israeli Jerusalem Municipality, following a demolition order on their home.

119 Palestinian-owned structures were demolished by Israel in East Jerusalem since the beginning of the year (AFP/FIle)

November 12th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Palestinian Demolishes Own House to Avoid a $22,700 Israeli Fee

In this file photo, an Israeli army bulldozer destroys Palestinian houses in the East Jerusalem area of Silwan. (AFP/File)

February 12th, 2017 - 07:41 GMT

Israel approves 16 demolition orders in Palestinian neighborhood Silwan

October 22nd, 2015 - 10:30 GMT

26 Palestinians detained in E Jerusalem following clashes

January 6th, 2013 - 08:11 GMT

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Palestinian Family Tears Down Own Home To Escape Israeli Demolition Fees

Palestinian Demolishes Own House to Avoid a $22,700 Israeli Fee

Israel approves 16 demolition orders in Palestinian neighborhood Silwan

26 Palestinians detained in E Jerusalem following clashes

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