Israel Issues Demolition Notices for Palestinian Structures North of Jerusalem
Israeli forces target residential and commercial properties in al-Ram, Kafr Aqab, and Qalandiya refugee camp.
Israeli forces issued demolition notices for numerous structures in the Palestinian towns of al-Ram and Kafr Aqab and the Qalandiya refugee camp north of occupied East Jerusalem.
The areas are administered by the Israeli municipality of Jerusalem but remain isolated from the rest of the city due to their location on the Palestinian side of the separation wall.
According to the Jerusalem Governorate, dozens of shop and residential property owners received demolition orders under the pretext of unauthorized construction.
In Qalandiya, forces evicted residents from several buildings, converting them into military outposts.
The Palestinian Authority views these actions as part of an Israeli policy aimed at fragmenting the Palestinian social fabric.
Since 1967, Israel has implemented a demolition policy to prevent the merging of Palestinian towns and establish settlements or military points between them.
In October 2023, Israel demolished nearly 92 percent of buildings in the Gaza Strip, including hospitals, schools, homes, and commercial facilities, as reported by UN figures.
Several international organizations have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, where over 70,000 people have been killed.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for several Israeli leaders on charges of war crimes.