Palestinian sources confirmed that Israeli bulldozers demolished two Palestinian-owned houses in the village of al-Walaja, northwest of the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Khader al-'Araj, head of the al-Walaja village council, said that Israeli forces raided the village and demolished a house owned by local resident Othman al-Shweiki.

Additionally, the forces also demolished another house owned by resident Khitam Ridwan.

Al-'Araj noted that both houses are 120 square meters of space each and were demolished under the pretext that they were built without a permit.

Areas in al-Walaja are continuously targeted by Israeli forces who aim to force Palestinian residents out of their lands.

RESTRICTION SUMMARY: Bethlehem- 02 November 2022. Israeli bulldozers demolish two Palestinian-owned houses in the village of al-Walaja, northwest of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Palestinain sources confirmed.

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Khader al-'Araj, head of al-Walaja village council, said that Israeli forces raided the said village and demolished a house owned by local resident Othman al-Shweiki.

Additionally, the forces also demolished another house owned by resident Khitam Ridwan.

Al-'Araj noted that the both house are 120 square meters of space each and were demolished under the pretext that they were built without a permit.

Areas in al-Walaja are continiously targeted by Israeli forces who aim to force Palestinian residents out of their lands.

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