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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- Category: Demolition of economic-related objects
20251124 - Rafat, north of occupied Jerusalem - Israeli occupation authorities are demolishing a Palestinian-owned structure near the village
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- Category: Demolition of other structures
20251119 - Anata, east of occupied Jerusalem - Israeli occupation authorities demolish structures in the town
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20251113 - southwest of Jenin, occupied West Bank - Israeli bulldozers are demolishing a car dealership near the Araba station
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- Category: Demolition as a collective punishment
20251109 - Bruqin, central West Bank - punitively demolishing the house of Palestinian detainee Maher Samara
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- Category: Demolition of other structures
20251106 - Al-Hathrura, east of occupied Jerusalem - Colonizing terrorists destroyed structures belonging to an Bedouin community
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- Category: Demolition due to missing permit
20251106 - Qatanna, northwest of occupied Jerusalem - Occupation forces demolish Palestinian home, citing the flimsy pretext of construction without (illegal) Israeli permit
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- Category: Demolition due to missing permit
20251105 - Al-Bustan, Silwan - Israeli occupation authorities forced Jerusalemite Musa Badran to demolish his own home
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- Category: Demolition by order
20251105 - Al-Bustan, Silwan - Israeli occupation authorities forced Jerusalemite Musa Badran to demolish his own home
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- Category: Demolition of economic-related objects
20251104 - Dura, west of Hebron - Israeli occupation forces wreaked havoc in a Palestinian mechanic's workshop