Construction Site in East Jerusalem Closed After Employing Illegal Residents
A construction site in the Wadi al-Joz neighborhood of East Jerusalem was closed for 20 days after three illegal residents were found working there without valid entry and stay permits. In a targeted enforcement operation…
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A construction site in the Wadi al-Joz neighborhood of East Jerusalem was shut down for 20 days after police found three unauthorized residents of the West Bank working there without legal permits. The closure order was signed by Jerusalem District Commander Avshalom Peled. Police framed the enforcement as part of an ongoing effort against illegal employment that they say poses a public security risk. The incident highlights the intersection of labor enforcement and security policy in contested areas of the city.