[Ma'an] Israel's Jerusalem Municipality on Thursday publicized plans to build 5,000 housing units for Palestinians.
The construction proposals, which had yet to be approved by any local or district community, were aimed to build houses for Palestinians largely in Tel Edassa ad As-Sawarha.
Smaller plans were being considered for Deir Al-Amud and Al-Muntar in Beit Safafa, near the Gilo settlement, according to news release circulated by the municipality. Between 50 to 72 houses were being planned for construction in Abu Tor and Tzur Bahker, both in East Jerusalem, the release stated.
Additionally, Jabal Mukaber was expected to see development for housing complexes, although it was unclear if the proposal would be impeded by Israel's recently approved construction in the Nof Zion settlement.
The municipality made clear that none of the plans had been officially approved and remained subject to approval. Furthermore, no time frame was mentioned for the building works' completion or implementation.
Jerusalem Municipality spokesman Stephan Miller refused to speak with Ma'an, despite several attempts to discuss the proposals.
Meanwhile, Israeli authorities continued to distribute demolition notices to Palestinians in East Jerusalem, while four houses were razed in Silwan and Al-Isawiya on Wednesday in addition to a Palestinian NGO office in the Old City. On Tuesday, a four-family home was bulldozed and its 30 residents rendered homeless. 
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