First of all – that the current house-demolition policy of the Municipality of Jerusalem in East Jerusalem be immediately stopped. Over a thousand people currently live in fear about their future. There is no justification for this. While the claim that the buildings were built without permits may indeed be correct, it is entirely irrelevant: Over the years, the Municipality of Jerusalem has consistently neglected the needs of the Arab population of East Jerusalem, and has not developed appropriate new residential areas for its benefit.
Second - we want the Municipality to reconsider the alternative Town Plan Scheme presented by the residents of Al-Bustan, and move to approve it within a short period of time. The plan will allow the residents of Al-Bustan to remain on their lands and receive all of the services to which they are entitled as residents of Jerusalem.
