jerusalem israeli officials say that the buildings were constructed illegally and constitute a security threat as they lie too close to a security wall separating jerusalem and the west bank but the demolition has sparked international criticism the european union and the united nations are calling for it's a v. v. it halts. smashing through concrete breaking international law according to the palestinian authority heavy machinery turns palestinian homes in this district to rubble backed by hundreds of israeli troops around 20 people have been displaced the united nations says hundreds more building owners are also affected palestine has pledged to complain to the international criminal court. there was a lot yes think of the cabinet condemned as grave aggression out there because the this is a continuation of the forced displacement of the people of jerusalem from their homes and lands this is a war crime and