Demolition

High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population

The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case.

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.
View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026; Illustrative.

'A minister who destroys': Bedouin protest Ben-Gvir over demolition of illegal homes in Negev

Palestinians walk among buildings destroyed during the recent war in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, June 23, 2026.

Israeli firms in talks over large-scale demolition, rubble removal in Gaza, sources say

The IDF demolished the residence of a terrorist who conducted a lethal December 2024 terror attack in the West Bank, March 14, 2026.

WATCH: IDF demolishes terrorist house in West Bank, kills armed terrorist in Gaza's Rafah


953 Palestinian buildings demolished or seized by Israeli authorities in 2022 - EU

Over 80% of the demolished structures were located in Area C, which is fully under Israeli control.

 Israeli police stand guard during the demolition of structures outside the home of a Palestinian family facing eviction in East Jerusalem January 17, 2022.

This week in Jerusalem: Victory in Kiryat Yovel – for now

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

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Over 1,000 trees uprooted near Shilo in 3rd recent West Bank evacuation

Netanyahu ordered to halt the uprooting of the last few remaining trees at the site, after Smotrich wrote him a letter demanding the freeze.

 An area around Shilo in Israel's West Bank is fenced off amid a freeze on uprooting olive trees, on February 15, 2023.

Ben-Gvir clashes with police chief, Netanyahu on east J'lm demolitions - report

UN special rapporteurs published a statement accusing Israel of committing "domicide" against Palestinians.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai.

Israel’s home demolitions after terrorist attacks, explained

Home demolition orders have almost become a matter of course following Palestinian attacks. Israel has used the tactic as a routine instrument of punishment.

The IDF began demolishing the Barkan terrorist's home after the order was approved by the head of the IDF’s Central Command Maj.-Gen. Nadav Padan

Letters to the Editor February 13, 2023: Is it normal?

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Israel postpones razing of east Jerusalem building following int'l pressure

The building, which houses about a hundred families, was issued a demolition order in 2015.

IDF demolition of terrorists' houses, August 9, 2017.

Demolishing houses didn't stop terror in 2005, why does it work in 2023? - analysis

What, if anything, changed between 2005 and 2023 about Israel, the Palestinians, house demolitions and deterrence?

 A girl clutches a doll as she sits among the rubble of a building  demolished by Israeli security forces in the east Jerusalem Neighborhood of Jabel Mukaber, January 29, 2023.

Khan al Ahmar: A symbol of Netanyahu's tension with the High Court - opinion

If there is a place where the contradictions inherent in Israel’s new government come to life, it is this tiny village tucked away along the side of a highway.

 A view of Khan al Ahmar.

Kiryat Arba terrorist home razing frozen until High Court hears petition

 LEFT: Slain victim of Kiryat Arba terror attack, 50-year-old Ronen Hanania. RIGHT: IDF soldiers operate at the scene of the attack, October 29, 202.