Police Escort Bulldozers to Demolish Wedding Hall in Deir Hanna
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Police escorted bulldozers to demolish a wedding hall in Deir Hanna on Thursday. The owner, Ahmed Salim Khatib, stated that licensing attempts failed and estimated losses at 2 million shekels. He accused authorities of a politically motivated demolition before elections and reported his mother was injured during clashes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police demolished a wedding hall in Deir Hanna on Thursday morning.
- Owner Ahmed Salim Khatib claims licensing attempts were met with false promises.
- Khatib estimates the financial losses from the demolition at approximately 2 million shekels.
- The owner accused authorities of a politically motivated demolition before elections.
- Khatib reported his mother sustained a broken arm during clashes with police.
Police forces accompanied bulldozers on Thursday morning to demolish a wedding hall in Deir Hanna, according to local residents. Roads leading to the hall were reportedly closed by police, and minor clashes occurred between residents and officers. The hall served the local community and surrounding areas. Ahmed Salim Khatib, the hall's owner, stated that attempts to obtain a license for the venue were unsuccessful, despite promises from planning and building authorities and efforts involving engineers and lawyers. Khatib described the demolition as an act of racism and a "photo opportunity" for authorities just days before elections. He added that the hall had been operating for about a year and estimated the financial losses to be around 2 million shekels. Khatib also alleged that police attacked his family during the demolition, resulting in his mother sustaining a broken arm.
