Israeli Civil Administration Destroys Strategic Palestinian Buildings in Northern West Bank
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 54 minutes ago
What happened
The Israeli Civil Administration demolished several large Palestinian buildings in northern West Bank locations near Emek Dotan, following government orders to curb illegal construction amid security concerns. The demolitions, led by Bezalel Smotrich, targeted strategic structures used for industry and residence as part of a broader policy to strengthen settlements and prevent Palestinian terror infrastructure.
- 01Israeli Civil Administration demolished large Palestinian buildings in northern West Bank.
- 02Demolitions occurred near Emek Dotan and key junctions like Junction 9 and Route 60.
- 03A four-story 800 sqm building and a 450 sqm commercial structure were destroyed.
- 04Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich directed the operation following recent attacks.
- 05Smotrich said demolitions aim to prevent a Palestinian terror state in central Israel.
- 06This is part of a four-year policy to strengthen settlements and increase demolitions.
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