Hebron: Israeli authorities have announced plans to construct two buildings on the former site of the Hebron vegetable market, a move confirmed by the Hebron Municipality. The Planning and Construction Committee of the Israeli Civil Administration has unveiled a new plan to develop the area with 63 residential units.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the construction will involve two six-storey residential buildings, each equipped with two basement floors for parking. Additionally, a third building, three storeys high, will house classrooms, a library, and a synagogue. The comprehensive construction area is set to cover approximately 12,500 square meters.
The Hebron Municipality has expressed strong opposition to the decision, condemning it as an infringement on the city's jurisdiction and a violation of international humanitarian law. The municipality argues that such actions unlawfully seize and exploit Palestinian property, affecting the residents' interests.
In response, the municipality has committed to pursuing all legal avenues to contest the decision within the legal timeframe. The aim is to protect the rights of the citizens and uphold the public interest of Hebron. Furthermore, the municipality has urged the international community, human rights organizations, and UNESCO to take immediate action to prevent further encroachments on Palestinian property and to safeguard the rights of Hebron's residents.
