Israeli occupation forces demolished homes, commercial facilities, and agricultural structures in the towns of Hazma and Qalqilya on Monday, claiming the buildings were constructed without permits. In Hazma, northeast of Jerusalem, the demolitions targeted the foundations of a home belonging to the Abdel Salam Faza’ Al-Omari family, a carpentry workshop owned by Mohammed Khaled Al-Khati’s family, and an agricultural room. Bulldozers also razed fences and stone walls, leaving significant damage.
Abdel Salam Salahuddin, a resident of Hazma, described the repeated demolition of his family’s properties as part of a systematic campaign to displace Palestinians. He revealed that his family has incurred financial losses exceeding 3 million shekels due to these actions. Israeli forces also distributed threats to residents and arrested three Palestinians—Zein Amer, Hassan Sael Al-Khateeb, and Moaz Abdul Rahman Al-Khateeb—after raiding their homes.
In Qalqilya, Israeli forces demolished an under-construction home belonging to the Hamouda Mohaysen family, with a total area of 150 square metres. They also destroyed an agricultural facility owned by Mohammed Amin Tayem, which included a barn, greenhouse, and water tank. The structure spanned four dunams, resulting in substantial financial losses. The forces then razed agricultural lands in the area, further devastating local livelihoods.
Residents of Qalqilya’s Amatin village reported that Israeli forces razed land near the village’s only access road. The occupation recently installed a metal gate at the entrance, cutting off a vital route between Qalqilya and Nablus. This has severely disrupted the movement of Palestinian residents and heightened tensions in the area.
These demolitions are part of a broader escalation targeting Palestinian homes, land, and infrastructure. According to the Jerusalem Governorate, over 380 demolitions occurred in 2024, with Israeli authorities issuing more than 130 demolition notices. Palestinians view these measures as deliberate acts to pressure families to leave their land and homes, further entrenching the occupation’s control over the region.
