Israel's High Court Told Businesses Demolished Without Hearing
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The Israeli state informed the High Court that two businesses near Hebron were demolished without a prior hearing, citing urgent security risks following a deadly attack. Business owners deny involvement and claim collective punishment. The state's justification differs from the owners' account, with the military citing the attackers' use of the premises. Separately, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel criticized broader displacement and punitive demolitions, stating 1,500 Palestinians were forced from their homes.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's state told High Court businesses in Hebron were demolished without a hearing.
- Business owners deny involvement in the attack and claim collective punishment.
- The IDF cited urgent security risks and attackers using the premises for cover.
- The Association for Civil Rights in Israel criticized broader displacement of 1,500 Palestinians.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted on maintaining the evacuation of Palestinians.
- Two IDF soldiers were killed in the attack on October 23.
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