Illegal Structures Evacuated in Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem

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Jerusalem District police officers, Border Police officers and Civil Administration representatives evacuated and demolished illegal structures built on land in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem. According to Israel Hayom, the structures were several lightly built buildings that posed a danger and an takeover of territory. The evacuation was carried out following a decision by the Civil Administration and in accordance with powers set out in law.

According to police, the construction of the structures led to friction and clashes with local residents. According to Arutz Sheva, residents reported noise at night and repeated clashes, and one of them said: "It has simply become unbearable."