Hebron: Israeli occupation forces demolished a Palestinian home in the eastern area of Hebron on Tuesday, while also issuing stop-work orders for three houses in the village of Al-Walaja, northwest of Bethlehem. Local sources said Israeli forces, accompanied by heavy military machinery, demolished a two-story home belonging to local Palestinian citizen Saud Al-Atrash in the village of Qilqis east of Hebron. The 460-square-meter house sheltered two families, including children and elderly residents, who were left homeless following the demolition.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the orders were issued on the grounds that the homes lacked Israeli-issued building permits. During the demolition, Israeli forces assaulted local residents and fired tear gas canisters, causing several people to suffer from suffocation.
Meanwhile, in Al-Walaja village near Bethlehem, Israeli forces issued stop-work orders for three homes owned by Ibrahim Ali Al-Araj, Ahmad Mohammad Al-Araj, and Maher Nasrallah Al-Amour.