Israel’s war on homes: From Hebron to Gaza and southern Lebanon
Summary
Israeli forces imposed restrictions across Hebron governorate after two Israeli soldiers were killed near the city on October 23, and residents say troops ordered families from their homes. UNRWA says nearly 5,000 Palestinians have been displaced in just over a week; the article also describes a longer pattern of demolitions in the governorate and in Masafer Yatta.Key Facts
- Two Israeli soldiers were killed by armed Palestinian men at a checkpoint near Hebron on October 23.
- A Hebron resident told Al Jazeera that Israeli forces ordered people to leave their homes until further notice.
- The article says restrictions have extended across Hebron governorate, which has about 800,000 Palestinian residents.
- UNRWA reported that nearly 5,000 Palestinians had been displaced in just over a week and described the measures as collective punishment.
- OCHA says Israeli forces demolished 2,491 buildings and displaced 3,534 Palestinians in Hebron governorate from 2009 until the siege began on October 23.
- The article says demolitions in Area C and occupied East Jerusalem have averaged at least twice the rate recorded in the preceding 15 years since 2024.
- In Masafer Yatta, Israeli authorities have demolished about 400 structures over 15 years, displacing 969 Palestinians; nearly half of the demolitions occurred since January 2025.
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