Destruction

International law strictly prohibits an occupying power from demolishing houses and residential buildings in an occupied territory, except in the narrow circumstances where it is rendered absolutely necessary by military operations

For demolition to be permissible under the exception for "absolute military necessity," it must be necessary for active combat operations at that specific moment, not for general security. The demolition must be the only means to achieve a concrete military advantage that outweighs the harm to civilians and their property.

Extensive and unlawful destruction of property not justified by military necessity is considered a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Such actions are classified as a war crime under international law and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Violations can result in state responsibility and individual criminal liability.

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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Details: Parent Category: Demolitions; Category: Demolition of economic-related objects

20251104 - Dura, west of Hebron - Israeli occupation forces wreaked havoc in a Palestinian mechanic's workshop

Details: Parent Category: Demolitions; Category: Demolition of other structures

20251103 - Wadi Rahhal, south of Bethlehem - Israeli occupation authorities demolish residential structures

Details: Parent Category: ARMED ANNEXING BELLIGERENT; Category: DESTRUCTION

20251103 - Al-Walaja, south of occupied Jerusalem - The Abu Rizq family has been left homeless after Israeli occupation bulldozers demolished their house

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