Fatah official: J'lem family ordered to fund own eviction

Ma'an
A senior Fatah official said Thursday that Israeli authorities have ordered an East Jerusalem family to compensate the state for expenses incurred during the process of removing them from their home.

.... the order issued to the family of Majed Hanun was "rude and blunt," and wondered "how a family evicted from its home can then be asked to pay for their eviction!"

"Israeli courts do not serve these families, but rather give them time [before eviction]," Abdul Qader said.

"The Israeli court accredited forged settler documents but did not approve documents submitted by the Palestinians," he added. "The ruling includes permission to confiscate property of Palestinians in the city."

... he affirmed that such orders will serve to inspire further protest actions and rallies, particularly in the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, where some 28 houses are threatened with eviction or demolition.  Full story