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Jewish Burial Group Blocks Silwan Road Used by Palestinian Families
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Hevra Kadisha, an Israeli burial organization, has blocked the only road to about 20 Palestinian families' homes in Silwan, East Jerusalem, claiming it crosses an ancient Jewish cemetery. Residents dispute the claim and say the closure particularly affects elderly and disabled individuals. The organization's action has cut off essential access for these families.
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- Hevra Kadisha blocked the only road to 20 Palestinian families in Silwan, East Jerusalem.
- The organization claims the road runs through an ancient Jewish cemetery.
- Residents dispute the presence of graves in the affected area.
- The closure particularly impacts elderly and disabled residents.
- The road is the sole access route for the affected Palestinian families.
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