Israel Demolishes 80 Homes in Unrecognized Village Near Rahat
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Israeli authorities demolished about 80 unlicensed homes in the unrecognized village of Dhahiya, north of Rahat, housing around 400 people. The demolitions proceeded after a court rejected a delay petition. Mansour Abbas, a Member of Knesset, urged the government's legal advisor to halt demolitions during the election period, accusing Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of exploiting the issue for political gain. Abbas highlighted the lack of planning and permits for residents of unrecognized Negev villages.
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- Israeli authorities demolished approximately 80 unlicensed homes in the unrecognized village of Dhahiya, north of Rahat.
- The demolitions affected around 400 residents who are now displaced.
- MK Mansour Abbas urged a halt to demolitions during the election period, citing political exploitation.
- Abbas accused Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of using demolitions for electoral gain.
- Residents of unrecognized Negev villages lack building permits due to state planning failures.
- A local committee is organizing emergency aid for the displaced families.
Authorities in Israel have demolished approximately 80 homes in the unrecognized village of Dhahiya, located north of Rahat. The demolitions were carried out by the Israel Land Authority, accompanied by reinforced police forces, after the Beersheba Central Court rejected a petition to delay the operation. The homes were constructed without permits and housed around 400 people.
The local committee in Dhahiya has called for an emergency meeting with residents and supporters to discuss solutions for the displaced families, including providing tents and food.
Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List, sent an urgent letter to Gali Baharav-Miara, the Legal Advisor to the Government. He requested an immediate freeze on administrative and judicial demolition orders and a halt to new administrative orders concerning planning and construction during the election period, until a new government is formed. Abbas warned against the political and electoral exploitation of demolitions, specifically accusing Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of using the demolition of Arab homes in his election campaign and boasting about his involvement, which he stated undermines election integrity and the neutrality of law enforcement.
Abbas emphasized that residents of unrecognized villages in the Negev are denied building permits due to a lack of state-led planning. He called for a complete cessation of demolitions in these inhabited villages, demanding personal and justified approval from the Legal Advisor for any exceptions during this period. He asserted that continued demolitions threaten family security and stability, undermining ongoing recognition and planning processes, and urged all law enforcement agencies to adhere to the Legal Advisor's directives and prevent the use of their powers for electoral campaigns.
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