Palestinian Bedouins near Beersheba demolish own homes after Israeli orders
Al Jazeera reports that Palestinian Bedouins near Beersheba are demolishing their own homes after Israeli authorities issued demolition orders. Families say doing the work themselves is less costly than facing official demolition charges.
According to an Al Jazeera field report, some Palestinian Bedouin villagers near Beersheba have begun demolishing their own homes after receiving demolition orders from Israeli authorities. Families said that doing the work themselves is significantly cheaper than facing the fees and procedures of an official demolition.
The area has long been at the centre of disputes over permits, land ownership and planning law. Israeli officials say the affected structures were built without authorisation, while Palestinian residents say obtaining the relevant permits is, in practice, out of reach for many families.
Humanitarian and legal-aid organisations have flagged the difficulties affected families now face in accessing water, electricity and healthcare after relocating to tents and prefabricated shelters. The United Nations has previously documented similar demolition cases in the region over recent years.
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