Israeli occupation forces demolished three Palestinian homes and a poultry structure on Tuesday morning in the town of Beit Liqya, west of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank’s central part, displacing several families and destroying vital sources of livelihood in an area that has faced repeated demolitions over the past years.
Israeli bulldozers accompanied by large military units invaded the town at dawn and demolished the homes of Amjad Suleiman Mafarja, Ayham Mafarja, and Anas Mafarja, in addition to a poultry structure belonging to Suleiman Aasi.
Residents reported that the forces sealed off the area, preventing families and neighbors from approaching while the demolition was carried out.
The demolished homes are located in an area classified as Area C, where Israel maintains full control and systematically denies Palestinians building permits, making construction nearly impossible.
Human rights organizations, including the Wall & Colonization Resistance Commission, have repeatedly stated that Israel uses permit denials and demolitions as tools to restrict Palestinian presence and expand nearby colonies.
Beit Liqya, situated along the western Ramallah corridor near the Annexation Wall, has been the target of frequent demolitions and land seizures aimed at consolidating Israeli control over the area and securing the surrounding illegal colonies, including Modi’in Illit and Beit Horon.
The town’s residents say the pattern is clear: Palestinian homes and agricultural structures are removed while Israeli colonial expansion continues unhindered.
Local officials noted that the demolished homes were either inhabited or nearing completion, leaving the affected families without shelter and causing significant financial losses. The poultry structure, which served as a primary source of income for its owner, was also razed, adding to the economic strain on the community.
The Wall & Colonization Resistance Commission reports that Israel carried out hundreds of demolitions across the occupied West Bank last year, including the destruction of homes, agricultural facilities, and livelihood structures.
The Commission describes these actions as part of a broader policy aimed at displacing Palestinians and reshaping the demographic landscape in favor of Israeli colonial expansion.
Residents of Beit Liqya condemned the demolitions, calling them part of an escalating campaign targeting communities along the Wall and near major colonial blocs. They urged international organizations to intervene and pressure Israel to halt its ongoing destruction of Palestinian property.
