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With Israel’s Help, Settlers Lead Building Projects in Flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah
The threat of displacement still looms over the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah as new settler building projects could demolish existing homes and leave residents homeless within months. The plans would double the number of Israeli settlers, reports Jessica Buxbaum.