Since 1967, Israel has illegally occupied East Jerusalem. This means Palestinians living in East Jerusalem live under Israeli control.

The rapid increase of illegal Israeli settlements has led to restrictions on Palestinian right to property and movement

• Israel has full power and routinely restricts access to Holy sites in Jerusalem.

• Israeli settlements and the wall have blocked off Palestinians in Jerusalem from the West Bank.

• 100% of Israeli settlements in the West Bank & East Jerusalem are illegal under international law.

• 25% growth in illegal settler population between 2009 – 2014.

• 15,000 Palestinian homes destroyed due to expansion of illegal settlements.

• 237 illegal settlements & outposts exist, controlling 42% of total land area of the West Bank.

• 80% of West Bank water is consumed by illegal settlers, and denied to Palestinians.