International law strictly prohibits an occupying power from deliberately demolishing or forcing colonized (protected) people to demolish their own homes, except in very narrow circumstances. Such actions are considered gross violations of human rights and, in some cases, war crimes.
Forcing the demolition of a home as a punitive measure, which includes extraordinary fines if the owner fails to complete the destruction, and the demolition also affects his family, is a form of collective punishment, which is strictly banned under Article 33 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
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20251226 - Jabal Al-Mukaber, occupied Jerusalem - Palestinian, Saqr Qunbur is forced to demolish his home to avoid hefty fines
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20251203 - Al-Salam, occupied Jerusalem - Palestinian family of Karshan forced to demolish 3 apartments under the illegal requirement that a Palestinian needs a permit. (4 photos)
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20251105 - Al-Bustan, Silwan - Israeli occupation authorities forced Jerusalemite Musa Badran to demolish his own home