Court Halts Demolition of Tayibe Homes for Abu Matir Family
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
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- Court order prevents demolition of Abu Matir family homes in Tayibe.
- Lawyer cited old demolition orders and humanitarian issues in petition.
- The homes are the sole residences for five large families.
- Two residents suffer from serious medical conditions.
- Legal efforts continue to legalize the homes and neighborhood.
An Israeli court has issued a temporary order preventing the demolition of homes belonging to the Abu Matir family in Tayibe, a city in central Israel. The decision came after lawyer Qais Nasser filed an urgent petition challenging the legality of the demolition orders, which had been issued by the relevant authorities. The homes are located in a neighborhood near Qalqilya and were slated for demolition in the coming days.
Nasser's petition argued, among other points, that the demolition orders were over 20 years old and that the houses now serve as the sole residences for five large families, including men, women, and children. The petition also highlighted humanitarian concerns, such as two residents suffering from serious illnesses, in addition to legal challenges regarding the basis of the demolition orders.
Acting Judge Hilmi Hujuj granted the injunction, halting the demolitions until a final decision is reached. Nasser, who heads the planning and construction department at Verun Haifa law firm, stated that efforts will continue with the families, the Tayibe municipality, and other relevant parties to legalize the homes and regulate the entire neighborhood.
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