Palestinians in Jerusalem demolish own homes to avoid Israeli fines

Palestinians in East Jerusalem are demolishing their own homes to avoid steep fines and demolition costs imposed by Israeli authorities for unpermitted construction, a practice that reflects the difficulty of obtaining permits. The development highlights the ongoing housing crisis and coercive environment for Palestinians in the city, though the scale and frequency of such self-demolitions remain unclear.

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