The occupation forces evicted on September 05, 2017 Shamasneh family from their house in the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem in favor of the colonists. Noteworthy, the eviction occurred one day after the fourth day of Al-Ad-Dha festival. As a result, 8 individuals were displaced from their home where they have lived for 53 years.

Shamasneh family explained that the forces raided their house in the early morning and evicted them by force. Ayoub Shamasneh (85) was evicted while carried on a chair and other  individuals were also evicted.

The family also added that the forces along with workers emptied the house and seized all items in a private truck. They also seized Palestinian flags and banners hung around the house. At time, a group of colonists entered the residences under the protection of the army and raised their flags atop the house.

Reportedly, the owners were assaulted at time of eviction where other residents present in the site were arrested.

The forces prevented the family members from being near the house and also prevented the establishment of a tent near the house.

This case study is part of Kan'aan Project