Follow this thread for important background on Humsa Al Bqai’a, further to today’s reports on another demolition. 👇 #JordanValley#WestBank, occupied #Palestinian territory 1/6
The #Palestinian Bedouin community of Humsa Al Bqai’a, is in Area C of the northern #JordanValley#WestBank, mostly in an area designated as a ‘firing zone’ for Israeli military training, where Palestinian residency or access is prohibited. 2/6
On November 2020 and February 2021, the Israeli authorities demolished or confiscated most homes and other structures in this #WestBank community multiple times, as they tried to force a ‘relocation’ on residents. 3/6
On numerous occasions since 2012, Humsa Al Bqai’a has been temporarily displaced while the Israeli authorities carried out military trainings in the vicinity. We have recorded over 50 such incidents during this period. 4/6
Designated ‘firing zones’ (nearly 30% of Area C) are home to 38 #Palestinian Bedouin/herding communities (6,200 people). These are some of the most vulnerable communities in the #WestBank, with limited access to education & health services, & water, sanitation & electricity. 5/6
The #humanitairan community is providing assistance, but more importantly, pushing for demolitions to stop and to prevent the risk of #forcibletransfer. For the legal aspects and more background see: ochaopt.org/content/humsa-… 6/6
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Preliminary info: Israeli authorities demolished 27 #Palestinian homes & animal structures, destroyed water tanks, and confiscated food parcels & unassembled structures.
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Personal belongings, incl food, milk for children, clothes, hygiene materials and toys were also taken, and livestock is left without fodder and water. (Photo of belongings left away from #Humsa) 2/4
More preliminary info: 11 households (about 70 people, including 36 children), were again displaced and are at heightened risk of #forcibletransfer. (Photo of truck taking away belongings) 3/4
Israeli forces shoot & kill 3 #WestBank Palestinians, including 1 who stabbed & injured Israelis. Two die of wounds sustained during the #Gaza escalation.