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Israeli Police Demolish Homes, Spark Protests in al-Sir

9/19/2025

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On September 17, 2025, Israeli police demolished 40 homes in the unrecognized Bedouin village of al-Sir, prompting residents to protest by setting their homes on fire.
Community leaders accused the government of ethnic cleansing due to rapid demolitions and lack of alternative housing.
Since early 2023, about 11,000 structures have been demolished, displacing around 10,000 people.
Protests have escalated, with approximately 1,500 demonstrators recently gathering at the Government Complex.
Residents remain fearful of further demolitions and doubt the government's housing plans, lacking guarantees for new homes.

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On September 17, 2025, Israeli police demolished 40 homes in the unrecognized Bedouin village of al-Sir, prompting residents to protest by setting their homes on fire.
Community leaders accused the government of ethnic cleansing due to rapid demolitions and lack of alternative housing.
Since early 2023, about 11,000 structures have been demolished, displacing around 10,000 people.
Protests have escalated, with approximately 1,500 demonstrators recently gathering at the Government Complex.
Residents remain fearful of further demolitions and doubt the government's housing plans, lacking guarantees for new homes.