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Israel Issues Demolition Orders for 60 West Bank Homes

2/17/2026

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On February 17, 2026, Israeli authorities issued stop-work and demolition notices for 60 homes and commercial structures in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
In Tuqu’, 20 homes received stop-work orders, with over 40 structures in Anata facing demolition.
In Shuqba, Israeli forces demolished an agricultural room.
Local officials report demolitions, noting 25 structures destroyed in 2025, and eight in 2026, and about 90 additional homes under demolition orders.

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Story summary

On February 17, 2026, Israeli authorities issued stop-work and demolition notices for 60 homes and commercial structures in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
In Tuqu’, 20 homes received stop-work orders, with over 40 structures in Anata facing demolition.
In Shuqba, Israeli forces demolished an agricultural room.
Local officials report demolitions, noting 25 structures destroyed in 2025, and eight in 2026, and about 90 additional homes under demolition orders.