RESISTANCE groups called for urgent action to defend Palestinian properties today after Israeli forces stormed the Silwan neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem, forcing a man to demolish his own home.

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement warned of “terrorism that targets Jerusalemites” following a string of home demolitions ordered in the last week.

The Israeli authorities said that Muhammad Nassar al-Hussein did not have the required permit when he built his home in Silwan — but permits are rarely granted to Palestinians.