![Many people gather in front of the "Bedouin Settlement Authority" to protest the Israeli government's demolition policies against Arabs in the town of Beersheba at the Najaf (Negev) Desert in southern Israel on May 29, 2025. [Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AA-20250529-38123294-38123272-PEOPLE_IN_BEERSHEBA_PROTEST_AGAINST_ISRAELS_DEMOLITION_POLICIES_AGAINST_ARABS_IN_NAJAF_DESERT.jpg)
Left-wing Israeli organisation Ir Amim revealed yesterday that a record number of Palestinian homes were demolished by Israeli occupation forces in East Jerusalem in May. In a statement the organisation, which specialises in Jerusalem affairs, reported: “May saw the highest number of demolitions in 2025 so far, with a total of 33 buildings torn down, including 16 residential units and 17 non-residential structures.” This brings the total number of demolitions in East Jerusalem since the start of the year to 93, Ir Amim added. These include 53 residential units and 40 non-residential buildings. According to the data provided, 23 buildings were demolished in January, 15 in February, 14 in March, eight in April, and 33 in May. Palestinian, Israeli, and […]
