“We are living in hell, 25% of our Armenian Quarter is gone” - PART 1

As CivilNet continues its coverage of the Cows’ Garden or Goveru Bardez issue in Jerusalem, we unpack this complex issue and the protest movement that started, after it came to light that 25% of the quarter has been leased off for 99 years. Stay tuned for part two where we look at why the Cows’ Garden issue is also being opposed by Palestinian, Jordanian, Greek and Jewish voices. 

WATCH PART 2 HERE: “In 20 years, you may not find Armenians, Catholics or Greeks in Jerusalem”

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WATCH HERE: Jerusalem’s Armenian community continues protests against controversial land deal