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Israel Demolishes Homes in Palestinian Bedouin Hamlet East of Jerusalem Amid Settlement Plans
Israeli authorities demolished about half of the structures in the Palestinian Bedouin hamlet of Bir al-Maskub east of Jerusalem on November 3, 2026, displacing 20 residents.
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- 01Israeli authorities demolished nearly half of the structures in the Palestinian Bedouin hamlet of Bir al-Maskub on November 3, 2026.
- 02This is the first demolition in the E1 settlement zone since plans were revived, according to NGOs.
- 03The demolitions displaced approximately 20 Palestinians and renewed demolition orders threaten the entire hamlet.
- 04The mayor of Ma'ale Adumim settlement confirmed the municipality initiated the demolitions.
- 05The E1 plans aim to build 3,401 settlement units between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim.
- 06NGOs warn of potential forced transfer of protected Palestinians and violations of international law.
NGOs "Bimkom," "Ir Amim," and "Peace Now" report this is the first demolition in the E1 settlement zone since plans were revived, signaling a move toward implementation. The demolitions occurred despite ongoing legal challenges to the E1 plans, which aim to build over 3,400 settlement units and could fragment the West Bank.
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