‘They destroyed us’: Palestinian family sleeps in the open after demolition
Summary
A Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank lost their home when it was demolished by Israeli forces despite having a court order meant to protect it. The family now lives outside under makeshift shelter and struggles without basic needs like medication, water, or electricity.Key Facts
- The Daraghmeh family’s home in Ein el-Hilweh, West Bank, was destroyed by an Israeli bulldozer on July 28, despite a court injunction preventing demolition.
- Adel Daraghmeh, the father, manages diabetes but lost his medication in the demolition.
- The family’s belongings, including phones and solar panels, were destroyed, leaving them without electricity or water.
- Soldiers, settlers, and Civil Administration officials arrived early in the morning and demolished the house within five minutes.
- The mother, Kheirieh, was at home and tried to show legal papers but the demolition proceeded.
- Their son’s home had been demolished days earlier without warning, despite promises from the army that it would not happen again.
- A lawyer representing the family stated the demolitions happened even though there was a clear court order against them.
- The destruction cuts the family off from land they have used for generations, and an Israeli flag now flies nearby.
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