Israeli authorities have demolished 80 buildings in the Negev Desert village of Al-Dahiya, a move that local officials say has left roughly 400 Palestinians homeless. The operations were carried out on Sunday, with military spokespersons asserting that the structures were erected without proper permits.
Rahat Mayor Khaled al-Bajani confirmed the scale of the displacement, noting that families are now grappling with significant uncertainty regarding where they can secure alternative shelter. The demolitions have intensified concerns over housing rights and living conditions for Palestinian residents in the region.
Permits exist for a reason, but this feels like collective punishment rather than urban planning.
400 people homeless overnight is a crisis. Where are the alternative shelters?