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Israeli forces demolish 11 Palestinian homes in West Bank

Created at 28 Jul · 4:22 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Israeli forces demolished eleven Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank over the past 24 hours, according to Al Jazeera. The actions occurred amid intensified Israeli military operations and increased settler violence against Palestinians.

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Key Numbers

11Palestinian homes demolished
24hours for demolitions
3Palestinians attacked by settlers
6Palestinians detained in Nablus
4military orders issued for land seizure
22dunams of Palestinian land seized
20towns and villages raided
45UNRWA staff present during raid
80UNRWA students present during raid
10Palestinian homes and structures demolished on Monday
3homes self-demolished by Rimawi family
14homes and structures affected by previous demolition orders in Nahalin
4homes demolished last Wednesday in Nahalin

Who's Involved

Israeli forces
responsible for demolishing homes and seizing land
Al Jazeera
reported on home demolitions and settler attacks
local sources
cited for reporting home demolitions
Israeli settlers
attacked Palestinians and damaged agricultural land
Israeli authorities
issued military orders for land seizure
local council leader
cited for plans to establish a new Israeli settlement
Israeli soldiers
intensified offensive, raided towns, detained staff
UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA)
facility raided by Israeli soldiers
Jerusalem Governorate
stated Israeli forces fired tear gas and detained staff
Nida Ibrahim
Al Jazeera reporter on the ground
Mahmoud Mohammad Atiya Qweider
home demolished in Al-Bustan neighborhood
Rimawi family
forced to self-demolish three homes
Ahmad Mohammad Najajra
home targeted in Nahalin
Mohammad Yousef Awad
home targeted in Nahalin
Dheeb Ismail Shakarna
commercial facility targeted in Nahalin
Wasim Mahmoud Nafe’
home demolished in Ni’lin
Saddam Nimir Hussein Nafe’
home demolished in Ni’lin
Nassim Dar Nafe’
home demolished in Ni’lin
Monir Kahoush
agricultural livestock structure demolished in Ni’lin
Jihad Mousa
home demolished in Arraba Junction area
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
mentioned in relation to international condemnation
Israeli forces demolish 11 Palestinian homes in West Bank

↳ Why This Matters

The intensified demolitions and land seizures by Israeli forces, coupled with escalating settler violence, contribute to the ongoing displacement and hardship of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, drawing international condemnation.

Key facts

  • Israeli forces demolished eleven Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank in the past 24 hours.
  • Israeli forces also seized over 22 dunams of Palestinian-owned land south of Jenin.
  • Settler violence, including attacks on Palestinians and damage to agricultural land, has intensified.
  • Israeli forces raided at least 20 towns and villages in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
  • A UNRWA vocational training center in Qalandia refugee camp was raided, with staff detained.

Israeli forces have demolished eleven Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank within the past 24 hours, according to Al Jazeera. The demolitions are part of intensified Israeli military operations in the region, which have also included raids on at least 20 towns and villages and the seizure of Palestinian-owned land.

In addition to home demolitions, Israeli forces issued military orders to seize over 22 dunams of land south of Jenin for military purposes and established mobile homes near the Tayasir military checkpoint, signaling plans for a new settlement. Settler violence has also escalated, with attacks on Palestinians, blocking of ambulances, and damage to agricultural land.

Israeli soldiers raided a UNRWA vocational training center in the Qalandia refugee camp, detaining staff and students. Similar raids and arrests were reported in multiple other towns and villages across the West Bank. In one incident, an ambulance carrying a pregnant woman was halted, leading to a miscarriage.

Separately, Israeli occupation forces demolished ten homes and two structures across the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem on Monday. This included demolitions in the Al-Bustan neighborhood of Silwan, forcing the Rimawi family to self-demolish three homes in Jabal Al-Mukabber, and demolitions in Beit Hanina At-Tahta, Nahalin, Ni’lin, and the Arraba Junction area.

Frequently asked questions

Eleven Palestinian homes were demolished in the occupied West Bank within the past 24 hours.

Israeli forces seized over 22 dunams of Palestinian-owned land, established new settlement infrastructure, and raided numerous towns and villages.

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, blocked ambulances, and damaged agricultural land.

Yes, Israeli soldiers raided a UNRWA vocational training center in the Qalandia refugee camp, detaining staff and students.

What Happens Next

01Further Israeli military operations and settler activities are expected in the occupied West Bank.
02International bodies and Arab states are likely to continue condemning the actions.

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How It Developed

Israeli forces demolished eleven Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank within 24 hours.
Israeli settlers attacked three Palestinians and blocked an ambulance in Masafer Yatta.
Six Palestinians were detained in Nablus.
Israeli authorities issued military orders to seize over 22 dunams of Palestinian land south of Jenin.
Israeli forces established mobile homes near the Tayasir military checkpoint for a new settlement.
Israeli soldiers intensified operations across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, raiding at least 20 towns and villages.
Soldiers fired tear gas and detained staff at a UNRWA vocational training center in Qalandia refugee camp.
Israeli forces conducted demolition operations in Beita and Nilin.

Sources

T1
Israeli forces demolish eleven homes in occupied West Bank during past 24 hoursMiddle East Eye
T2
Israeli forces storm multiple West Bank towns, settler violence worsens ...aljazeera.com
T2
Israel Demolishes Ten Homes, Two Structures in West Bankimemc.org
T2
Israeli forces injure Palestinians, demolish homes in West Banknewarab.com

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