Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Prof. MOSHE AMIRAV, Hebrew University historian and expert on the conflict in Jerusalem, briefs journalists on his vision for a path to a peace settlement in Jerusalem. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. A portrait of the late Yasser Arafat on a wall in one of the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. The village of Silwan is situated on the slopes of the Kidron Valley beneath the Temple Mount and Al Aqsa Mosque, visible in the background. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. The village of Silwan is situated on the slopes of the Kidron Valley beneath the Temple Mount and Al Aqsa Mosque, visible in the background. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. A Jewish menorah stands on the roof of what Jewish residents call Bet Frumkin, while the Palestinian flag flies on a terrace of an adjacent home in the background. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Palestinian boys occupy themselves in one of the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. DANIEL LURIA, Executive Director of Ateret Cohanim, briefs journalists on the Ohel Shlomo Yemenite synagogue in Silwan, built by Yemenite Jewish immigrants in 1885, abandoned in the Arab uprisings of 1938, and recently re-acquired. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Rooftops and a mosque minaret in Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. A young Palestinian boy stands at the entrance to his home, painted with decorations indicating family member recently returned from Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in one of the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. At the entrance to what Jewish residents call Bet Frumkin, the entrance to the ground floor is painted with decorations indicating a family member recently returned from the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, while an Israeli flag adorns the top floor. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. The Israeli flag flies on the rooftop of what Jewish residents call Bet Frumkin, while Palestinian neighbors sit on an adjacent terrace. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. A view of the Kidron Valley, Mount Zion and the Dormition Abbey bell tower from a building that Jewish residents call Bet Frumkin. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. The Ohel Shlomo Yemenite synagogue in Silwan, was built by Yemenite Jewish immigrants in 1885, abandoned in the Arab uprisings of 1938, and recently re-acquired. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Two ultra-Orthodox religious Jews are escorted by two armed security men through the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Young Palestinian children run through one of the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Young Palestinian children play at the entrance to what Jewish residents call Bet Frumkin. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. DANIEL LURIA, Executive Director of Ateret Cohanim, states his case for Jewish residence in Palestinian Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. DANIEL LURIA, Executive Director of Ateret Cohanim, states his case for Jewish residence in Palestinian Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Evident neglect and filth in one of the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Two ultra-Orthodox religious Jews are escorted by two armed security men through the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. A young Palestinian girl walks through one of the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. A view of Silwan and the Kidron Valley from the rooftop of what Jewish residents call Bet Frumkin. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. Clothes hang to dry on the roof of what Jewish residents call Bet Frumkin, while the Palestinian flag flies on a terrace of an adjacent home in the background. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. A young Palestinian girl stands in one of the narrow streets and alleys of Silwan. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.

Jewish Residents in Palestinian Silwan, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel. 7th April, 2016. The Ohel Shlomo Yemenite synagogue in Silwan, was built by Yemenite Jewish immigrants in 1885, abandoned in the Arab uprisings of 1938, and recently re-acquired. An estimated 500 Israeli Jews currently live in Kfar Shiloach among 45,000 Palestinian Arabs who call the village Silwan and consider the Jews illegal settlers. Most land deals were orchestrated by Ateret Cohanim, an Israeli Jewish organization, which works for the creation of a Jewish majority in the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, claiming all land deals legitimate and legal.