Israel's evictions in Jerusalem violate international law

Israel's evictions in Jerusalem violate international law:

"United Nations, New York, 10 December 2009 - Karen AbuZayd, the Commissioner General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), today visited the home of one of the Palestinian families who are being evicted from the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem. Eight families are currently under direct threat of forced eviction, having been served with orders to vacate their homes.
AbuZayd said that the United Nations rejects Israels claims that these cases are a matter for municipal authorities and domestic courts. Such acts are in violation of Israel's obligations under international law. She noted that the Secretary-General stated last week that the United Nations is 'dismayed' at the continuation of demolitions, evictions and the installing of settlers.
She said that the dispossessed and the displaced must see their losses acknowledged and their injustices addressed. Peace is possible, but only if we insist on our universal humanity

News story:
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