Israeli occupation forces demolished two Palestinian homes on Tuesday morning in the town of Barta’a, southwest of Jenin in the occupied West Bank’s northern part, in yet another escalation targeting Palestinian residential life in the area.
Media sources said Israeli bulldozers, backed by military units, demolished two homes belonging to the Kabaha family in the Khirbet Khur ad‑Dab’a neighborhood, under the pretext of building without a permit.
Residents reported that soldiers also threatened the owners of nearby homes, warning that they could face the same fate.
Barta’a has seen a marked rise in demolitions and military pressure in recent weeks. Two weeks ago, Israeli forces demolished four homes in the town under the same pretext.
The pattern mirrors broader Israeli policies in Area C, where Palestinians face near‑total denial of building permits, leaving families with no legal avenue to construct or expand homes.
Human rights organizations note that home demolitions in the Jenin area have surged over the past year, affecting dozens of structures, including homes, agricultural rooms, and livelihood‑related facilities.
The Wall & Colonization Resistance Commission has emphasized that these demolitions form part of a systematic effort to restrict Palestinian presence and natural growth in areas under full Israeli control.
Residents of Barta’a say the repeated demolitions have displaced families and deepened a sense of fear and uncertainty, as Israeli forces continue to issue new demolition notices and carry out invasions into the town’s neighborhoods.
