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Israel steps up illegal home demolitions in occupied East Jerusalem

In the area surrounding the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, Palestinians are handed eviction notices on a daily basis. Ahmad Qunbar told TRT World that his family has lived in the home in Jabal Al-Mukaber for nearly six decades. As Israeli authorities insist it was built without a permit, Ahmad says he's been ordered to demolish the home to avoid being fined. TRT World's Mohammad Al-Kassim speaks to the family.

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