Summary
An apartment building in Nablus, West Bank, was demolished by Israeli soldiers as part of an operation against Abdul Karim Sanoubar, a detained bombing suspect. The building housed the extended family of Sanoubar, and its destruction affected over 30 people who lived there. The action is seen as a form of collective punishment and has been criticized as potentially violating international law.
Key Facts
- Israeli soldiers demolished a building in Nablus, West Bank, linked to Abdul Karim Sanoubar, a bombing suspect.
- The building housed Sanoubar's extended family, with more than 30 residents.
- Sanoubar is accused of planning bus bombings near Tel Aviv; no casualties occurred from the explosives as the buses were empty.
- Sanoubar's capture followed a manhunt in Nablus, during which Israeli forces searched hospitals and residences.
- The family criticized the demolition as collective punishment; such actions are condemned by human rights groups.
- Sanoubar and his brothers are held under administrative detention, allowing indefinite imprisonment without trial.
- The family received a demolition notice in April, and the demolition was carried out as part of Israel's "Operation Five Stones."
- The family claims these measures are to deter further Palestinian acts and frighten the population.
