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IDF Demolishes Home of Palestinian Terrorist Amid Controversy

12/26/2025

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IDF Demolishes Terrorist's Home

On December 24, 2025, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) demolished the home of Palestinian terrorist Malik Salem in Bazariya, West Bank, following his involvement in a deadly attack on July 10 that killed security guard Shalev Zvuluny.
The IDF identified Salem and Mahmoud Abed as members of the Palestinian Authority's police force.
Local officials condemned the demolition as a "heinous crime" and criticized it as collective punishment, noting that Israeli forces had sealed off the village and closed schools.
Abed's home is also expected to be demolished.

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Abbas Urges Demolition Halt

Israeli forces issued demolition orders for six homes in Tarqumiya, West Bank, on December 23, 2025.
The homeowners possess official documents proving ownership.
The targeted homes are near settlements built on Palestinian land.
Stop-work orders were issued for four houses in Al-Asakra due to a lack of building permits.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called for international pressure on Israel to halt these demolitions and settlement expansions.

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IDF Demolishes Terrorist's Home

On December 24, 2025, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) demolished the home of Palestinian terrorist Malik Salem in Bazariya, West Bank, following his involvement in a deadly attack on July 10 that killed security guard Shalev Zvuluny.
The IDF identified Salem and Mahmoud Abed as members of the Palestinian Authority's police force.
Local officials condemned the demolition as a "heinous crime" and criticized it as collective punishment, noting that Israeli forces had sealed off the village and closed schools.
Abed's home is also expected to be demolished.

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