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UN Urges Israel to Stop Threatened Home Demolitions in West Bank

11/7/2025

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The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Israel to halt demolition orders in Umm al-Khair, where 11 homes and community structures are threatened.
The UN warns these actions are part of a strategy to consolidate control over the West Bank, risking displacement.
Residents face harassment and denial of building permits, while nearby settlements expand with state support.
Rights groups say the demolitions violate international law and threaten Palestinian communities.

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The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Israel to halt demolition orders in Umm al-Khair, where 11 homes and community structures are threatened.
The UN warns these actions are part of a strategy to consolidate control over the West Bank, risking displacement.
Residents face harassment and denial of building permits, while nearby settlements expand with state support.
Rights groups say the demolitions violate international law and threaten Palestinian communities.