Old district of occupied al-Qods about to collapse

A Palestinian watchdog has warned about the destructive implications of the Israeli digging operations in the old district of the occupied al-Qods city ('Jerusalem'), Qods News Agency reports.

The Islamic-Christian Commission in Support of Qods and Holy Sites sounded the warning in a statement on Sunday.

The commission said the Israeli excavations beneath the Old City have led to cracks and collapse of walls and floors of two buildings in the town of Silwan south of the Aqsa Mosque. 

The statement added that the Old City has many archaeological and historical sites that are threatened with collapse due to the continued Israeli excavations beneath them in addition to the Israeli policy of neglect and prohibition of restoration.

The commission urged the international community to oblige Israel to put an end to these excavations and to allow the restoration of the Old City. It also warned of the collapse of more houses over its occupants, according to the PIC.