Palestinian lawyer says decision 'preserves presence of Palestinians in their homes'; justices say families can't be evicted unless government examines their ownership claims

The four Palestinian families at the heart of the case have faced pressure from all sides not to take the compromise, which would have allowed them to stay as protected tenants

Israel sees a real estate dispute hijacked by propagandists; Palestinians say it’s part of an Israeli policy to erase them in Jerusalem. Who’s right? And why does it resonate so?

Jerusalem has asked Washington to convince families in high profile East Jerusalem eviction case to accept a deal that will allow them to stay as protected tenants

Justices tell residents, Jewish owners they're seeking "practical solution"; Palestinians offered protected tenancy in exchange for paying rent to Jewish owners