Israel Notifies Palestinians of Demolition of Two Buildings Housing 65 Families in Hebron

The Israeli military on Sunday notified Palestinian authorities of its intent to demolish two apartment buildings and a house in Hebron, located in the southern West Bank. These structures reportedly house 65 families, who are currently experiencing distress and anxiety over the impending demolition. According to a statement from a member of the Hebron municipal council, Muammar Al-Awiwi, the buildings are located in an area under Palestinian administrative control and possess the necessary permits from Palestinian authorities. Al-Awiwi warned that these demolitions represent a direct threat to the residential security and socio-economic stability of the city, escalating beyond individual property targeting. He noted that the demolitions were preceded by security warnings. Since the start of the war on October 8, 2023, Israeli forces and settlers have intensified attacks in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, resulting in over 1,220 Palestinian deaths, approximately 13,746 injuries, over 26,000 arrests, and the demolition of 1,814 structures affecting 5,059 facilities, according to Palestinian data.