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The Coronavirus Gave Israel’s Bedouin Immunity From Demolition Orders. Until It Didn’t

14.05.2020

Read David B. Green’s new Article in Haaretz on the demolition policy of the Israeli authorities in the Bedouin unrecognized villages.

The article tells the story of this violent and ruthless policy, led by enforcement authorities that continued to roam the Naqab and distribute demolition orders, fines and detained Bedouin citizens for investigation – throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

Read the full article here

Bedouin children await for their mother to be released from the Yoav Police Unit, Be’er Sheva 2019. Photo by: residents of al-ʿArāgīb

Demolitions

08-05-24 - Wādī al-Khālīl, an unrecognized village near Shoket Junction, was entirely demolished. Only one house remains above the ruins, and it has received a demolition order.

01-04-24 - 28.03 – Wādī al-Khālīl is an unrecognized village near Shoket Junction: A house was demolished and its residents were asked to relocate to a different city.

All Demolitions