Israeli Supreme Court rejects appeal against an eviction order issued to Palestinian family

Описание: Ra’fat Basbous, a resident of the Silwan neighbourhood in East Jerusalem, says that the Israeli Supreme Court has rejected his family's appeal against an eviction order. Describing the news as a shock to his family and the entire neighbourhood, Basbous highlights that his family has lived in the home for generations, from his grandparents to his children.

Despite describing the situation as "forced displacement" and noting the difficult conditions, he vows to remain steadfast in Jerusalem and refuses to leave the city, even if forced out of his house.

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