International law, specifically the Fourth Geneva Convention, prohibits punitive demolition of property during a belligerent occupation, as it constitutes an illegal form of collective punishment. Destruction is only permissible if it is rendered "absolutely necessary by military operations", which has never been proven. Punitive demolitions are prohibited because they punish individuals for acts they did not commit, violate the right to housing, and are not considered a legitimate military necessity.
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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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20251224 - Bazariya, northwest of Nablus - The home of Malek Salem, killed by Israeli troops, was punitively demolished
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20251224 - Bazariya, northwest of Nablus - The home of Malek Salem, killed by Israeli troops, was punitively demolished
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20251224 - Bazariya, northwest of Nablus - Israeli bulldozers destroyed the family house of Malik Salem who was killed by Israelis
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20251202 - Aqaba, northeast of Jenin - Punitive demoliton of the home of detainee Ayman Ghannam by Israeli occupation forces
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20251202 - Zawata, west of Nablus - Israeli belligerent blocks road ahead of demolition family home of Palestinian detainee Abdelkrim Snobar (2 photos)
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20251202 - Zawata, west of Nablus - Punitive demolition of the family house of imprisoned Sanoubar
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20251109 - Bruqin, central West Bank - punitively demolishing the house of Palestinian detainee Maher Samara