Issues
Some of the issues that Ir Amim engages with include:
- Jewish construction in East Jerusalem
- Home demolitions and evictions in East Jerusalem
- The Separation Barrier in Jerusalem
- Excavations in the Old City and Historic Basin (including Silwan)
- E-1
- Freedom of Movement in Jerusalem
- Planning and Construction in East Jerusalem
- Education in East Jerusalem
- Municipal Services in East Jerusalem, such as sewage, electricity, and trash collection
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