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A Palestinian boy stands in a narrow street with in the background a building (C-top) that Israeli settlers purchased on October 21, 2014 in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, a densely-populated Palestinian neighbourhood on a steep hillside flanking the southern walls of Jerusalem's Old City. By fair means or foul, Jewish settlers are notching up property gains in the heart of Arab east Jerusalem through a series of shady deals involving local frontmen or straw companies. Over the past three weeks, hardline settlers have moved into 35 apartments in the area, sparking anger and consternation among local Palestinians, who vehemently oppose such moves as a hostile attempt to Judaise the area. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI (Photo credit should read AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images)