Israel Demolishes Shops Near Jerusalem, Cites 'Permit Violations'
Israeli forces, according to Al Jazeera, are busy demolishing Palestinian shops near occupied East Jerusalem, alleging 'building without permits.' This meticulous adherence to legal procedure always appears when Palestinian livelihoods are at stake, never when illegal settlements expand or when international law concerning occupation is blatantly flouted. It's a selective application of 'law and
order' in a region where the occupier dictates all rules. This isn't just about 'permits'; it's about the decades-long strategy of making Palestinian life unviable in East Jerusalem, slowly suffocating their economy and presence. One might wonder how many of the 600,000+ settlers building on stolen land ever had to worry about a 'permit' from the indigenous population. The international community,
meanwhile, issues sternly-worded letters while continuing to fund the system facilitating these demolitions.