Israeli minister Ben Gvir oversees demolition of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir oversaw the demolition of a residential building in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday.
Demolition and displacement details
Bulldozers destroyed a five-storey apartment complex that housed approximately 70 people. Soldiers entered the property at around 3am without knocking to force residents out. The Israeli minister rode in a bulldozer while stating the state reclaimed the land.
Resident accounts of the raid
Residents reported that authorities gave them only ten minutes to leave before eviction. Many women and children were asleep when soldiers stormed the apartments. People searched through rubble hoping to retrieve clothes destroyed during the operation.
Local authority condemnation
The Jerusalem Governorate condemned the action as a dangerous escalation in home demolition policy. Officials described the move as an attempt to impose a new demographic reality. The building was reportedly constructed without a permit according to Israeli officials.
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- Middle East Eye
- Dawn
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