Israeli Authorities Demolish Homes Belonging to Abu Qareen Family in Rahat
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Israeli authorities demolished homes of the Abu Qareen family in Rahat on Tuesday, citing a lack of building permits. The family, who claim to have lived there for decades with legal documents, accused authorities of targeting them. This demolition is part of a wider campaign against alleged illegal construction in the Negev, following similar actions in Al-Zahia last week.
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- Israeli authorities demolished homes of the Abu Qareen family in Rahat on Tuesday.
- The demolitions were carried out by the Israel Land Authority and Rahat municipality.
- Authorities cited a lack of building permits as the reason for the demolition.
- The Abu Qareen family claims to have lived in the homes for decades with legal documents.
- This action follows similar demolitions in Al-Zahia affecting 80 families.
Israeli authorities demolished homes belonging to the Abu Qareen family in the Bedouin city of Rahat on Tuesday. The demolition operation, carried out by the Israel Land Authority and the Rahat municipality, involved bulldozers and a large police presence.
Eyewitnesses reported that the demolitions began early Tuesday morning, with authorities citing a lack of building permits as the reason for the destruction. The Abu Qareen family stated that they had been living in these homes for decades and possessed legal documents to prove their ownership. They accused the authorities of targeting them specifically.
The demolition comes amidst a broader campaign by Israeli authorities against what they term illegal construction in the Negev region. Last week, authorities demolished homes and a mosque in the village of Al-Zahia, affecting approximately 80 families. The Abu Qareen family has vowed to rebuild their homes and continue their struggle for their land rights.
