Israeli authorities cut power to residential building in Jerusalem ahead of demolition

JERUSALEM: This afternoon, Israeli occupation forces raided a residential building belonging in the neighborhood of Wadi al-Joz in occupied Jerusalem, cutting electricity in preparation for its demolition. This action follows a decision by the all-Israeli municipality of West Jerusalem to demolish the structure, which has stood since the last century. Nader Jaber, the owner of the building, stated that he "has been paying fines for 30 years, exceeding one million shekels, yet they still want to destroy my home." The building contains three apartments that shelter his children and grandchildren, one of which was constructed before the occupation of Jerusalem. He added, "I have been forced to evacuate all three apartments and am now waiting for the demolition bulldozers to arrive at any moment." Source: Palestine news and Information Agency – WAFA