Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Not All Evictees Are Palestinian


CNN grilled Israeli spokesman Mark Regev about two families evicted from homes in eastern Jerusalem following a Supreme Court ruling. As you watch, keep in mind this observation by Carl in Jerusalem, who also posted the video:

The rule of law means that the courts decide. It's the same in the US as it is here in Israel. The court rules and you have to obey. Israel's government had nothing to do with this case, and it's not up to the government to interfere.



Only Palestinian evictees are worth CNN's time, so it's understandable if you're not aware of other recent evictions of note:

3,000 Kenyans Out In the Cold After Forced Evictions
Monks Evicted From Monastery In Row With Government
Thousands Left Homeless in Angola
Missing Amy Fitzpatrick ‘s Mother to Be Evicted From Home in Spain
Head of Foreclosure Prevention Group Loses Home
Overtown Woman Evicted After Block Party Ends In Mass Shooting
Zanu PF Politician Evicts 30 Families From Farm
Former Detroit News Anchor Evicted From His Home
Ongombo Squatters Evicted, Leaders Arrested
Big Brother: All Housemates Face Eviction
Bicycle-Riding Rooster May Be Evicted From Home


Related: Washington Summons Israel Envoy Over East Jerusalem Eviction
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