Israeli forces break into Al-Bustan neighborhood in Silwan, brutally assault residents
Occupied Jerusalem (QNN)- Dozens of Israeli forces vehicles have broken into Al-Bustan neighborhood in Silwan in the occupied Jerusalem today, two days after the end of the 21-day Israeli deadline for 13 Palestinian families to self-demolish their homes in the neighborhood.
The forces have stormed the neighborhood and started demolishing Palestinian-owned structures in the area, including a commercial store.
Dozens of Israeli Police vehicles break into Al-Bustan neighborhood in Silwan, occupied Jerusalem, after the end of the Israeli deadline for 13 Palestinian families to self-demolish their homes in the neighborhood, today.#SaveSilwan pic.twitter.com/n29s9Ey9ly
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 29, 2021
Israeli bulldozers demolish a commercial store belonging to a Palestinian owner in Al-Bustan neighborhood in the town of Silwan, occupied Jerusalem, today.#SaveSilwan #savesheikhjarrah pic.twitter.com/v9C5eXsmh8
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 29, 2021
The occupation forces have also fired teargas canisters and stun grenades at the residents of the neighborhood when they started demolishing the structures.
Israeli occupation forces fire teargas canisters and stun grenades at civilians as they demolish a commercial store in Al-Bustan neighborhood in the town of Silwan, occupied Jerusalem, today.#SaveSilwan pic.twitter.com/jWTqQSzuoX
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 29, 2021
They were also seen brutally assaulting and beating the owner of the commercial store, Nedal Rajabi, after demolishing his store.
Watch | Israeli occupation policeman brutally assault and beat up Mr. Nedal Rajabi after demolishing his commercial store in Al-Bustan neighborhood in the town of Silwan, occupied Jerusalem, today.#SaveSilwan pic.twitter.com/iyZlQ51Wid
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 29, 2021
Other Injuries were reported as a Cameraman, identified as Labib Jizmawi, was injured while he’s covering the demolitions in the neighborhood.