Israeli security officials demolished the home of three Palestinian families living in eastern Jerusalem. Monday’s action came after Israel recently promised to slow the pace of such demolitions. Since Prime Minister Ehud Barak took office in July, four Arab homes in eastern Jerusalem have reportedly been razed.
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