International law strictly prohibits the Israeli belligerent from destroying roads and other public or private property, except in the very narrow circumstance where such destruction is absolutely necessary for military operations. This prohibition is a core principle of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), enshrined in both the 1907 Hague Regulations and the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention.
Under key provisions of international law, the destruction of property, including roads, by the Israeli belligerent is prohibited unless absolutely necessary for military operations. This is reinforced by the Hague Regulations, which forbid destruction unless "imperatively demanded by the necessities of war". The exception of "absolutely necessary by military operations" is interpreted narrowly and does not cover general security needs or long-term advantages. While roads are typically civilian objects, any destruction must be proportionate to the military advantage and avoid excessive civilian harm. Unjustified, extensive destruction of property can constitute a war crime. The Israeli belligerent is generally required to maintain essential infrastructure, like roads, for the local population's benefit.
However, documented road destruction has been found as systematically during razzias against the colonized people. It has therefore not been found as a military operation but as collective punishment. It is aimed at depriving locals of mobility, which is a freedom of movement.
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20251209 - Al-Far'a refugee camp, northern West Bank - Israelis destroyed a road (7 photos)
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20251127 - Tammun, south of Tubas - Israeli army bulldozer destroys a road during their razzia in the town
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20251127 - Tamoun, occupied West Bank - Israeli bulldozers destroyed the asphalt road