Israeli Forces Demolish Palestinian Homes in West Bank and Jerusalem

Israeli forces carried out a series of demolitions targeting Palestinian structures in the occupied West Bank and northeast of Jerusalem. In the Wadi Al-Beik area of Anata, military forces razed five residential buildings and a sheep pen belonging to the Jahalin family, displacing approximately 30 people. The Jerusalem Governorate reported that forces assaulted residents and blocked them from retrieving personal belongings before the structures were destroyed.

In the Masafer Yatta region, Mohammed Emar, a local herder, and other residents have begun converting natural limestone caves into dwellings after the military demolished their homes. Emar established a cave home for his two wives and 11 children following the destruction of two of his houses. While the Israeli army maintains these constructions are illegal in controlled areas, Palestinians state that building permits are systematically denied.

Residents in Masafer Yatta report ongoing tensions due to the proximity of the Avigayil settlement, citing theft and attacks by settlers. In both regions, rights groups and local officials attribute the displacement to restrictive planning policies that prevent Palestinians from obtaining legal permits, forcing families to rely on community support or ancient caves to remain on their land.