The rich history of Sheikh Jarrah, an East Jerusalem neighborhood dating back to the times of Salahaddin, endures despite the best efforts of #Israeli authorities.
By: @mikopeled
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As part of a campaign of ethnic cleansing in the #Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, the Israeli government has been evicting #palestinians from their homes and giving handing them over to Jews.
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These evictions sparked protests which are documented in a film produced by Just Vision, titled “Home Front: Portraits From Sheik Jarrah.” focuses on the battle between the residents of the neighborhood, the Israeli settlers moving into their homes.
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Nablus Road – Sheikh Jarrah Mosque on the right and the flour mill, Qasr el-Amawi on the left, 1900. Photo | New York Public Library
The Orient House is the most impressive home built in the neighborhood. It was built in 1897 by Ismail Musa Al-Husseini.Orient House served as a center for political activity. In 2001, it was raided by the Israeli security forces and closed down. #FlyTheFlag
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This undated photo shows Hind Al-Husseini in the early days of Dar Al-Tifl Al-Arabi. Photo | Dar Al-Tifel Al-Arabi organization
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