International law strictly prohibits the destruction of property in occupied territory unless it is absolutely necessary for military operations, which has never been proven. Demolitions for punitive, administrative, or "general security" reasons are unlawful and may constitute a war crime.
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When acts and or activities by the Israeli annexing belligerent targeting the colonized people are systematic, and or are on a large scale, we consider these acts and activities as shown in the 'breadcrumbs'. This does not include violations, as they refer to resorting to breaches of rules and international law.
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20251222 - Silwan in occupied Jerusalem - Occupation forces demolish a building housing 11 Palestinian households
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20251222 - Silwan in occupied Jerusalem - Occupation forces demolish a building housing 11 Palestinian households
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- Parent Category: Demolitions
- Category: Demolitions (unreported reason)
20251222 - Silwan in occupied Jerusalem - Occupation forces demolish a building housing 11 Palestinian households
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- Parent Category: Demolitions
- Category: Demolitions (unreported reason)
20251222 - Silwan in occupied Jerusalem - Occupation forces demolish a building housing 11 Palestinian households
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- Parent Category: Demolitions
- Category: Demolitions (unreported reason)
20251220 - Zarzir, northern occupied West Bank - Palestinians protesting Israeli home demolitions
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- Parent Category: Demolitions
- Category: Demolition due to missing permit
20251216 - Rafat, north of occupied Jerusalem - Israeli excavator demolishes a home under the pretext of no building permit
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- Category: Demolition due to missing permit
20251216 - Deir Qeddis, west of Ramallah - Israelis demolish a Palestinian house under pretext of no building permit (4 photos)
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20251216 - Ni’lin, west of Ramallah - Israeli excavators are demolishing a two-storey home
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- Category: Demolition of economic-related objects
20251208 - Hizma, northeast of occupied Jerusalem - Israeli occupation destroys a car wash and two auto-accessory facilities (4 photos)
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