Israeli forces demolish commercial structure near Bethlehem

Israeli forces demolished an under-construction commercial facility in the town of Cennata near Bethlehem in the West Bank on Thursday, according to information obtained by Anadolu. Witnesses said Israeli army units, accompanied by military vehicles and bulldozers, raided the area and began demolishing the structure, which included metal-sheet barracks used for shelter and sheep farming, citing a lack of building permits. Israeli authorities continue to demolish Palestinian-owned homes and facilities in the West Bank on the grounds of “unlicensed construction,” despite Palestinians facing severe difficulties in obtaining building permits, as violations in the territory have increased alongside the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Since Israel launched its war on Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023, Palestinian officials say Israeli measures […]