Gaza Herald – The Israeli occupation municipality in Jerusalem forced two East Jerusalem brothers, Omar and Shadi Ibrahim Omaira, to self-demolish their residences on Friday. The order was issued for properties located in the village of Sur Baher, situated south of the occupied city of Jerusalem.
The Jerusalem Governorate stated in a statement received by Wafa News Agency that the first house belongs to citizen Omar Ibrahim Omaira. The structure covers an area of 50 square meters and has been standing since the year 2000. He resides there with his wife and four children.
According to sources cited by the governorate, the occupation municipality had imposed heavy financial fines on Omar amounting to 100 thousand shekels. Authorities granted him only 21 days to carry out the self-demolition process. This deadline aimed to avoid the demolition costs that are charged by occupation machinery.
The second property belongs to his brother, Shadi Omaira. It spans 40 square meters and was also established in the year 2000. Shadi lives in this home with his wife and three children.
The governorate emphasized that compelling the two brothers to destroy their homes is part of a systematic demolition policy pursued by occupation authorities against Palestinians in Jerusalem. This policy results in the displacement of families and deprives them of their housing.
This report was produced in the Gaza Herald newsroom.
