Court pushes deal for Palestinians to stay in Sheikh Jarrah homes
The offer: One member of each family would be granted lifetime protected tenancy on the property in exchange for annual payments.
A supporter of the El-Kurd family, Palestinian residents of Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in east Jerusalem who are facing eviction, looks on as family members flash victory signs during a court hearing, in the Israeli Supreme Court, in Jerusalem August 2, 2021.(photo credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)ByTOVAH LAZAROFF