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WorldMay 19

Reports Emerge of Israeli Demolition Orders in East Jerusalem, Explosions in Iran

Human rights groups report increased demolition orders against Palestinians in East Jerusalem, while explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm island.

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Human rights organizations and United Nations experts report that Israeli authorities have accelerated the issuance of demolition orders targeting Palestinian properties in East Jerusalem since the outbreak of conflict with Iran, according to activist groups.

The claims come from human rights groups monitoring the situation in the disputed territory, though Israeli officials have not publicly commented on any policy changes regarding demolition orders in the area.

Separately, explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm island, which Iranian sources attributed to the disposal of what they described as "enemy ammunition." The island is located in the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

The timing of both reported incidents comes amid heightened tensions in the region following the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran. East Jerusalem remains a contentious area under international law, with the international community generally considering Israeli settlements there to be violations of international law, though Israel disputes this characterization.

Neither Israeli nor Iranian authorities immediately provided detailed responses to requests for comment about the specific incidents reported by the respective sources.

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