Israeli demolitions in the Palestinian area of Jerusalem have caused widespread destruction and displacement. Palestinians in the Silwan neighborhood have had their homes demolished multiple times, with over 100 residential properties marked for demolition by the Jerusalem municipality. The demolitions are part of Israel's restrictive planning policy, which makes it nearly impossible for Palestinians to obtain construction permits. Israeli rights group Ir Amim accuses Israeli authorities of abusing the designation of areas in east Jerusalem as national parks or open spaces to suppress Palestinian development and seize their lands for Israeli interests. The demolitions have surged to unprecedented levels during the Gaza war, leaving many Palestinians homeless and without access to community centers and services.