- Last year, more than 1,000 Palestinians had their houses demolished by the Israeli military in the West Bank, according to the human rights organization B’Tselem.
- Israel claims that the houses were built without a permit, but the vast majority of Palestinians are denied a permit when they apply for it, says B’Tselem’s spokesperson Amit Gulitz.
- The UN has criticized Israel for the demolition affected access to hygiene and sanitation during the corona pandemic.
Source: ICELAND NEWS