Deir Hanna Wedding Hall Owner Denied Access to Possessions Before Demolition
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The owner of a wedding hall demolished in Deir Hanna, Ahmed, stated the demolition was sudden and unexpected despite his compliance with building procedures. He accused Israeli authorities of discrimination and political motivation behind the demolition. Ahmed and his family were unable to retrieve their belongings before the structure was razed and plan to explore their next steps, with the owner vowing to persevere.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ahmed, owner of a Deir Hanna wedding hall, was surprised by its sudden demolition despite following procedures.
- He accused Israeli authorities of discriminatory policies and political motivations for electoral gain.
- Ahmed stated owners were prevented from removing their belongings before the demolition.
- He questioned the demolition of his hall while adjacent structures remained standing.
- Ahmed vowed not to surrender and plans to assess options for moving forward.
The owner of a wedding hall demolished in Deir Hanna, identified as Ahmed, expressed surprise at the suddenness of the demolition, stating he had previously followed all necessary procedures and reviewed building permits. He told "Yom Jadid" on Radio Al-Shams that he had approached the local council and relevant authorities before construction, expecting a different outcome. Ahmed accused Israeli authorities of discriminatory policies against Arab citizens, suggesting the demolitions were politically motivated for electoral gain. He argued that resources should be directed towards essential services like schools and hospitals in Arab communities instead of demolitions, which he described as reflecting a difficult reality for Arab citizens.
Ahmed further stated that the hall's owners were prevented from retrieving their belongings before the demolition, despite attempts by individuals to enter and salvage property. He questioned the decision to demolish his hall while adjacent buildings remained standing, emphasizing his ongoing efforts to understand the rationale behind the ruling. The hall's owner affirmed his family's intention to assess their options and pursue further action, vowing not to surrender to the situation. He expressed hope for overcoming the crisis and stressed that the demolition would not deter his determination to rebuild and continue his life and work.
