Israel Demolishes Palestinian Buildings Near Hebron, Approves New Settlements
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli forces demolished dozens of Palestinian buildings near Hebron on Friday following a shooting incident, under orders from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Smotrich also announced the approval of four new settlement outposts in the southern Mount Hebron area. He stated the demolitions were intended to impose a heavy price and strengthen deterrence, with further actions planned. The demolitions were set to continue through Saturday.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli forces demolished dozens of Palestinian buildings near Hebron on Friday.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordered the demolitions and approved four new settlement outposts.
- The actions are described as a response to a shooting incident and an effort to impose a heavy price.
- Smotrich stated the demolitions were just the beginning and would continue through Saturday.
- Further measures are planned following surveys of the region with the Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
Israeli forces on Friday began demolishing dozens of Palestinian buildings on the outskirts of Hebron in the southern West Bank, hours after a shooting incident in the area. The demolitions were carried out under the direct orders of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
According to a statement from Smotrich's office, the Civil Administration's oversight unit initiated the demolitions of structures described by Israeli authorities as "illegal." These actions took place near the site of the morning's shooting, with Smotrich overseeing the operation in coordination with the Israeli military.
Speaking at the demolition site, Smotrich stated that these measures were "just the beginning" and part of an effort to "strengthen deterrence and impose a heavy price" following the attack. He added, "We are now carrying out a series of demolitions of illegal buildings in coordination with the Israeli military and the Civil Administration, sending a clear message that those who try to harm us will pay extremely painful prices."
In a related move, Smotrich announced the approval of four new settlement outposts in the southern Mount Hebron region, indicating ongoing Israeli measures in the area. He confirmed that an agreement was reached with the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister to survey the region and other areas to prepare for further actions aimed at "imposing a price and strengthening deterrence."
Smotrich concluded by stating that the demolitions would continue through Saturday, emphasizing, "We will demolish quite a few buildings here, and it will be clear that those who target Israeli citizens have a heavy price to pay," adding that "Jewish blood is not permissible."
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