Czech EU presidency deeply concerned over East Jerusalem evictions

The Czech presidency of the European Union has expressed “deep concern” over the intentions of Israeli officials to evict several families from East Jerusalem. In a statement issued on Saturday, the presidency said the eviction notices issued to the al-Rawi and Hanoun families, combined with the increase in settlement activity in East Jerusalem, further threaten the chances of peace. The Czech EU presidency has called on Israel to immediately suspend these evictions.