On Land Day's 50th Anniversary, Israel Demolishes Palestinian Homes in Silwan While Settlers Rampage Across West Bank

On the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Israeli forces demolished two Palestinian homes in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem. Meanwhile, settlers launched a wave of violence across the West Bank following the death of Yehuda Sherman, torching homes, burning cars, and attacking villagers. This piece examines the pattern of land confiscation, settler violence, and Palestinian displacement that has only intensified since 1976.