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Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Demolish Illegal Vehicle Scrap Yards in West Bank

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First reported by Maariv · 8 hours ago

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The Israeli Supreme Court rejected a petition demanding the demolition of five illegal vehicle scrap yards near Road 446 in the West Bank, citing prior enforcement efforts. The scrap yards, accused of processing stolen vehicles used in terror attacks, continue operating despite security and environmental concerns raised by Regavim and the Benjamin Regional Council.

01Israeli Supreme Court rejects petition to demolish five illegal vehicle scrap yards near Road 446 in the West Bank.
02Scrap yards dismantle stolen vehicles and supply parts for unauthorized use on West Bank roads.
03Regavim and Benjamin Regional Council filed the petition citing security and safety risks.
04Court accepted state claims of enforcement actions and declined judicial intervention.
05Regavim criticizes ruling as enabling lawlessness and ongoing vehicle theft and environmental harm.
06Legal proceedings against one scrap yard have lasted nearly 20 years without resolution.

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