Israeli bulldozers destroyed six buildings in contested East Jerusalem on Tuesday, resuming the demolition of Palestinian property after a halt aimed at encouraging peace talks. Palestinians said at least three structures were homes, but Israel disputed that, saying that all six had been built illegally and that no one was living in them. House demolitions are a volatile issue because Israel sees East Jerusalem as part of its capital city, while Palestinians want it for their future capital. No houses had been razed in the eastern sector since last October, and the demolitions seemed to indicate a shift from the unofficial freeze that Israel imposed on them after much criticism from the Obama administration.