2021-02-22
For the sixth time, Israeli Occupation Forces demolish and confiscate structures in Tubas governorate
Violation: demolishing and confiscating structures
Location: Humsa al-Fauqa hamlet
Date: February 22, 2021
Perpetrators: Planning and Construction Committee- Israel Civil Administration
Victims: residents of the community
Details:
The Israeli Authorities implement an eviction policy that aims at Judaizing Palestinian lands all over the West Bank. It is part of an agenda that serves the colonial expansionist plans and the minimization of the Palestinian presence and identity.
For the sixth time in a month, a force from the Israeli Occupation Army raided on February 22, 2021 Humsa al-Fauqa hamlet and carried out a demolition operation that targeted residential and agricultural structures some of which are donated by the EU in a step to shelter those who have gotten their residences demolished. Noteworthy, the demolition operation rendered several Palestinian families homeless.
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Photos 1-5: side of the demolition and confiscation operation
The following table details information about the affected Palestinians and their properties.
Affected citizen | Family | Children (minors) | No. of livestock | Nature of structure | Remarks |
Abdel Ghani Awawda | 11 | 4 | 167 | Sheep tent (60m2) Residential tent (24m2) | Donated by the EU and Palestinian Red Crescent Society |
Muath Awawda | 3 | 1 | 55 | Residential tent (24m2) | Donated by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society |
Anas Awawda | 6 | 4 | 90 | Residential tent (24m2) |
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Ismael Abu Kibash | 3 | 0 | 295 | Residential tent (24m2) Sheep tent (60m2 barn Two water tanks (1.5m3) Mobile water tank (3m3) Barn (250m2) |
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Nitham Abu Kibash | 5 | 3 | 178 | Residential tent (24m2) Sheep tent (60m2 barn Mobile water tank (3m3) |
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Nitham Abu Kibash | 6 | 3 | 269 | Residential tent (24m2) Two water tanks (1.5m3) |
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Harb Abu Kibash | 8 | 4 | 280 | Residential tent (24m2) Mobile water tank (3m3) |
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Waleed Abu Kibash | 12 | 7 | 220 | Two residential tents (24m2 each)
Barn (250m2) |
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Mohammad Abu Kibash | 8 | 5 | 340 | A residential tent (24m2)
Barn (250m2) |
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Yaser Abu Kibash | 9 | 3 | 86 | A residential tent (24m2)
Barn (200m2) |
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Sanad Abu Kibash | 4 | 2 | 42 | A residential tent (24m2) |
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Source: Direct Field Investigation- Department of Monitoring Israeli Violations- Land Research Center- 2021
It should be also indicated the Israeli Occupation Authorities have previously declared Humsa al-Fauqa hamlet a “closed military area”. This entails having the area evicted of residents and properties. Additionally, the area has been witnessing recurrent attacks and targeting with demolition and confiscation on the claim of “unlicensed construction”. Noteworthy, the area has a legal file compiled for licensing purposes. Not only, the lands on which the community is established have been proven to be a Palestinian owned land. The legal file was submitted to the Israeli related bodies but was later rejected, claiming the target area to be “military closed zone”. Ironically, the Israeli settlement of Ro’i is only 150 meters from the target area and is being continuously expanding on lands illegally confiscated from Palestinians.
This Report Was Prepared as Part of Secure Palestinian Lands and Housing Rights project activities
The Contents of This Document are the responsibility of LRC and do Not Reflect positions of the European Union
