Israel forces Palestinian to demolish own store as illegal settlements keep growing

Israeli authorities have forced a Palestinian to demolish a commercial unit in the occupied al-Quds, as Tel Aviv continues to press ahead with its illegal settlement expansion and land grab policies across the Palestinian territories despite international outcry. 

The Palestinian media reported on Thursday that the Israeli authorities left Jamal Mohammad Ali with no choice but to totally knock down a commercial store belonging to him in Shuafat refugee camp.

The Palestinian resident had to begin demolishing the structure, which had an area of 150 square meters and was still under construction, with his own hands to avoid paying unreasonable demolition costs to the Israeli municipality. 

Also on Wednesday, Israeli forces tore down about a dozen Palestinian-owned buildings and structures in the occupied West Bank city al-Khalil. They forced their way and carried out a large-scale demolition campaign east of Yatta town, south of al-Khalil.

At least five houses, five agricultural facilities, and a water well were demolished during the campaign. 

Israel routinely demolishes Palestinian houses in the occupied West Bank and East al-Quds, claiming that the structures have been built without the so-called permits, which are almost impossible to obtain. They also sometimes order Palestinian owners to demolish their own houses or pay the costs of the demolition if they do not.

EU condemns Israeli tenders for construction of over 1,300 new settler units

The EU raps Israel’s issuance of tenders for the construction of over 1,300 new settler units in the occupied West Bank.

The Tel Aviv regime plans to force out Palestinian families from different neighborhoods in East al-Quds in an attempt to replace them with settlers.

The United Nations has reported a 21 percent increase in the number of Palestinian structures that were confiscated or destroyed this year.

The international community considers Israeli settlement construction illegal under international law. Nearly 700,000 Israelis live in illegal settlements built since the 1967 occupation of the West Bank and East al-Quds.

Israel seeking to double number of settlers in Jordan Valley

New reports say the Israeli regime plans to double its settlers’ population in the occupied Golan Heights by establishing two new settlements in the region within the next four years

The UN Security Council has in several resolutions condemned Tel Aviv’s settlement projects in the occupied Palestinian lands.

The theft of land across the occupied territories has pushed residents into a crowded enclave surrounded by walls, settlements, and military installations.

In May, Israel's land grab in the occupied West Bank sparked a war between the military and Palestinian resistance groups in the Gaza Strip that lasted 11 days.

During the war, Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza killed over 250 Palestinians, including 66 children.

Since taking over in June last year, the regime, headed by right-wing premier Naftali Bennett, has begun rapid expansion of settlements in violation of international law.

Bennett has also ruled out formal peace talks with the Palestinian Authority during his tenure, saying he prefers to focus on economic improvements.

Islamic Jihad warns Israel against tempting ‘regional war’

The Islamic Jihad strongly warns the Israeli regime and illegal settlers against tempting a regional war.

In addition to expanding its illegal settlements, Israel restricts freedom of movement for Palestinians not only in and out of Palestine but also within it. Israeli settlers, backed by the military, also routinely storm the al-Aqsa Mosque and provoke clashes with Palestinian worshipers.

Dozens injured in clashes as Palestinians protest Israeli raid on West Bank university

Palestinians have staged a rally in the occupied West Bank and clashed with Israeli forces after the regime’s raid on the Birzeit University campus and the arrest of several students.

Observers maintain that unconditional support by consecutive US governments and President Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel has emboldened the Tel Aviv regime to commit more crimes across the occupied lands.

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