Experts say Israel’s West Bank demolitions aim to drive Palestinians away
Summary
Israeli forces have been demolishing Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, at a higher rate in 2025 than in any previous year since the occupation began in 1967. Many Palestinians are being forced to leave their homes as a result. Human rights groups suggest that the demolitions aim to make conditions so difficult that more Palestinians will choose to leave the area.Key Facts
- On June 25, Israeli soldiers told Mutawakil al-Mohamad's family to leave their home in East Jerusalem, which was then demolished.
- Israel has demolished 783 structures in 2025, displacing 1,119 people, based on United Nations data.
- In Palestinian refugee camps, about 600 structures in the Jenin camp and 300 structures in Tulkarem and Nur Shams have been destroyed.
- Human rights organizations believe the purpose of these demolitions is to pressure Palestinians to leave the West Bank.
- Around 40,000 Palestinians have left refugee camps due to Israeli military actions this year.
- Families displaced by demolitions are struggling to find affordable housing and often rely on relatives or public shelters.
- In March, Ahmed Gaeem and his family were evicted from the Tulkarem refugee camp, losing their home and possessions.
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