Video: Israel demolishes residential building in Jerusalem as settlers attack Palestinian man A video posted online shows Israeli forces and settlers assaulting a Palestinian man during the demolition of a residential building in the Silwan neighbourhood near the Old City of Jerusalem under the pretext of lacking a permit, resulting in the displacement of 13 Palestinian families, around 100 people. The Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs on Monday called on the international community to urgently intervene to stop the demolition of Palestinian homes in the city. The ministry added that Israeli forces have demolished more than 464 structures and buildings in the Jerusalem governorate since the start of the year, including 229 inside the city. A video posted online shows Israeli forces and settlers assaulting a Palestinian man, during the demolition of a residential building in the Silwan neighbourhood near the Old City of Jerusalem under the pretext of lacking a permit, resulting in the displacement of 13 Palestinian… pic.twitter.com/qH59avA9n4 — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) December 22, 2025