International law, specifically the Fourth Geneva Convention (Article 53) and customary IHL, generally prohibits an Occupying Power from destroying private homes and property, with the only exception being when "absolutely necessary by military operations". This is a strict standard, meaning demolitions not directly tied to immediate military necessity (like quelling threats or removing fortifications) and instead for punitive, political, or planning reasons (like settlements or punishment) are generally illegal and can constitute war crimes, as the Occupying Power must protect the population and allow for normal life.
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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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20251216 - Ni’lin, west of Ramallah - Israeli excavators are demolishing a two-storey home