The Israeli occupation authorities in the occupied capital, Jerusalem, in the West Bank, forced a Palestinian to demolish his home in the Al-Isawiya town northeast of the city.
The Wadi Hilweh Information Center In Silwan (Silwanic) said the Palestinian, Nizar Mheisin, was forced to demolish his 60 square meter homes after the Israel courts denied his appeals.
Silwanic added that Nizar was informed that he must demolish his home by February 15, or the city would demolish his property using its workers and equipment before billing him for the demolition costs in addition to excessive fines and fees.
Many Palestinians in the occupied city resort to constructing their homes without permits due to Israel’s continued refusal to issue these permits, while the growing families find themselves living in small homes or apartments.
At the same time, Israel continues to build and expand its illegal, segregated colonies in the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem, in direct violation of International Law, the Fourth Geneva Convention, and various United Nations and Security Council resolutions.
The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) has revealed that, in 2022, Israel demolished 928 structures and displaced 953 Palestinians, with a further 28.255 Palestinians affected.
ICAHD added that in 2021, 3004 structures were demolished in the Negev/Naqab – 431 homes and 2553 agriculture and livelihood structures.
