Israeli Civil Administration Demolishes Strategic Palestinian Structures in Northern West Bank Following Attacks

In a significant move in the northern West Bank, the Civil Administration's command unit demolished several large strategic Palestinian buildings. This action was carried out under the directive of Finance Minister and Minister in the Defense Ministry Bezalel Smotrich, who last weekend ordered a mapping and demolition of illegal construction following recent severe attacks.

The enforcement operations took place near Junction 9 and along Route 60, led by the Civil Administration's inspection unit. This enforcement aligns with Minister Smotrich's policy to strengthen Israeli settlements and dismantle illegal Palestinian construction as part of efforts to reestablish control in the northern West Bank.

Among the demolished structures was a four-story building covering approximately 800 square meters used for industrial and residential purposes, identified as the largest and most central building in the area. Additionally, a 450-square-meter building used for commerce and industry was also destroyed. These demolitions occurred near the Emek Dotan settlement, which has government recognition.

Minister Smotrich stated, "As part of the policy we have led over the past four years to fortify and strengthen settlements and unprecedentedly increase the demolition of illegal structures, today’s demolition of strategic buildings in the northern West Bank is significant. The choice to demolish symbolic buildings is deliberate - we are enforcing on the ground and preventing the establishment of a Palestinian terror state in the heart of the country." He also expressed gratitude to the Civil Administration's inspection unit, the Settlement Administration staff, the Menashe Brigade security forces, and the Border Police fighters in Judea and Samaria for their professionalism, dedication, and full cooperation in executing the mission.