The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/silwan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Silwan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/silwan/ 32 32 Evictions in East Jerusalem surge as Palestinians lose court fight against far-right group https://www.timesofisrael.com/evictions-in-east-jerusalem-surge-as-palestinians-lose-court-fight-against-far-right-group/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:22:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795104 Dozens of families in Silwan already removed from their homes, and several more expected to follow, as Ateret Cohanim takes over houses by claiming trusteeship over land of pre-state Jewish owners

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]]> 11 Palestinian families evicted after court found Jews owned E. Jerusalem land their homes were built on before 1948 https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-evicted-after-court-found-jews-owned-their-east-jerusalem-homes-before-1948/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:46:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787540 1970 law allowing Jews to reclaim property lost before establishment of Israel leads to families being forced from Silwan homes where they have lived for decades

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]]> Palestinians face fresh slew of evictions in Silwan, after court dimisses appeal https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-face-fresh-slew-of-evictions-in-silwan-after-court-dimisses-appeal/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:08:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744120 Eviction looms for 32 households in East Jerusalem neighborhood, paving the way for Jewish tenants to take their place as part of charged property dispute

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]]> Authorities tear down East Jerusalem apartment complex after years-long legal battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/authorities-tear-down-east-jerusalem-apartment-complex-after-years-long-legal-battle/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3717643 Two Palestinians arrested after brawl between locals and municipal workers; residents' lawyer says talks were underway to retroactively legalize building, municipality rejects claim

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]]> As evictions resume in East Jerusalem’s Silwan, residents fear their homes will be next https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-evictions-resume-in-east-jerusalems-silwan-residents-fear-their-homes-will-be-next/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:59:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685918 Rights groups warn of more removals in coming weeks after two families booted from homes, amid decades-long legal struggle for control over neighborhood

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]]> Rubio visits contentious Jerusalem archaeological site, boosting Israeli claim to area https://www.timesofisrael.com/rubio-visits-contentious-jerusalem-archeological-site-boosting-israeli-claim-to-area/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:19:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3642713 In closed ceremony attended by PM, top US diplomat inaugurates newly completed Pilgrims' Road in City of David archaeological park under Silwan, a Palestinian neighborhood

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]]> Huge dam shows ancient Jerusalem adapted to climate change with advanced engineering https://www.timesofisrael.com/huge-dam-shows-ancient-jerusalem-adapted-to-climate-change-with-advanced-engineering/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:43:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3627807 C-14 dating finds vast structure was built in 805–795  BCE; peer-reviewed study matches biblical narrative, reveals Jerusalem’s wealth, power under biblical kings 2,800 years ago

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]]> 2 shot in East Jerusalem while trying to attack officers, police say https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-shot-in-east-jerusalem-while-trying-to-attack-officers-police-say/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:40:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3075458 Teenager armed with firebomb hit by police gunfire; separately, man shot as vehicle speeds toward Border Police

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]]> Rockets fired at Gaza border towns following clashes inside Al-Aqsa Mosque https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-clash-with-palestinians-inside-al-aqsa-mosque-dozens-arrested/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:09:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2990235 IDF says 9 projectiles launched by terrorists in Strip, causing no injuries but damaging factory in Sderot; soldier wounded in shooting attack near Hebron, is taken to the hospital

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]]> Top court rules against booting E. Jerusalem Palestinian family after 32-year battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-court-rules-against-booting-e-jerusalem-palestinian-family-after-32-year-battle/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:40:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2989413 Supreme Court dismisses case filed by KKL-JNF, which acted on behalf of right-wing group seeking to take over Sumarins' home in Silwan, located inside City of David national park

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]]> Palestinian teen indicted for seriously wounding 2 in Jerusalem shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-teen-indicted-for-seriously-wounding-2-in-jerusalem-shooting/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:41:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957905 Prosecutors allege Muhammad Aliwat, 13, opened fire at family after deciding 'to carry out a murderous terror attack against Jews'

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]]> Palestinian dies of wounds days after clashes with police in East Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-dies-of-wounds-days-after-clashes-with-police-in-east-jerusalem/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:35:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2936844&preview=true&preview_id=2936844 Police say teenager hurled firebombs, launched fireworks at officers in Silwan neighborhood on Wednesday; 3 wounded in separate shooting incident in northern West Bank

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]]> 2 Palestinian rioters shot and wounded during clashes in East Jerusalem, police say https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-palestinian-rioters-shot-and-wounded-during-clashes-in-east-jerusalem-police-say/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:17:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2935229 Injured suspects in Silwan neighborhood taken to hospital for treatment; police say they hurled firebombs, firecrackers at officers from close range

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]]> Ministers inaugurate work on contentious rope bridge to Jerusalem’s Mount Zion https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-inaugurate-work-on-contentious-rope-bridge-to-jerusalems-mount-zion/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:53:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2851270 Opponents decry flawed approval process, warn that tourist facilities near Palestinian homes will turn historic site into theme park

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]]> 2 Israelis arrested for assault on Arab journalist covering East Jerusalem unrest https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-israelis-arrested-for-assault-on-arab-journalist-covering-east-jerusalem-unrest/ Mon, 30 May 2022 10:14:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2772153 Suspects accused of beating Iyad Harb, spraying him with Mace during rioting in Sheikh Jarrah that followed contentious Jerusalem Day march

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