Demolition

High Court approves demolition of Palestinian rocket suspect's home, rejects family's appeal

Writing the main opinion, Justice Yael Willner ruled that preparations for repeated rocket attacks posed exceptional danger, justifying the apartment's demolition despite the attack being thwarted.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Armed Israeli soldiers stand guard as heavy machinery demolishes a residential building in the village of Khirbet Qalqas, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on June 8, 2026. (Illustrative)
Israeli security forces near the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, October 23, 2026. Five people were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously, and two Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli forces.

IDF prepares to demolish homes of terrorists who killed two Israeli soldiers in Hebron attack

On Sunday, the Mount Hebron Regional Council announced it was establishing eight new outposts in the Hebron Hills in response to the terror attack.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.

Hebron business demolitions carried out without prior hearing, state tells High Court

The IDF cited urgent security risks, as business owners denied involvement in the deadly attack, alleging collective punishment.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN, YONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldiers mapping out the terrorist's home, October 20, 2026.

IDF maps West Bank home of terrorist behind Bell Checkpoint attack that wounded Neria Leiter

The attack, which seriously wounded Neria Leiter, son of Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, was carried out last month on Route 443.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered Batsheva Nigri

Nigri, 42, was shot to death in front of her 12-year-old daughter in August on Route 60 in the West Bank.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The IDF demolishes the homes of the terrorists who murdered Batsheva Nigri in August.

Israeli forces demolish West Bank house of senior Hamas leader

Saleh al-Arouri, deputy to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, is among a group of leaders singled out by Israeli officials who have vowed to destroy Hamas in retaliation for the deadly Oct. 7 attack.

OCTOBER 31, 2023ByREUTERS
Hamas leader Saleh Arouri speaks during a reconciliation deal signing ceremony in Cairo, Egypt, October 12, 2017.

IDF demolishes home of Hamas terrorist who murdered Dee family

Three Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli forces throughout the West Bank overnight.

OCTOBER 29, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops operating in Nablus, the West Bank, against terrorists who murdered the Dee sisters and mother, on May 4, 2023

Eli terrorists' homes mapped in West Bank, Erez crossing remains closed - IDF

It was also decided on Tuesday morning that the Erez crossing at the Israel-Gaza Strip border would remain closed to Gazans throughout Tuesday. 

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces on September 18, 2023 map the homes of the three terrorists responsible for the deadly Eli gas station attack in June 2023.

Ben-Gvir taunts Arab journalist while watching demolition of Bedouin homes

"Sorry, Mohammad Magadli, this is a right-wing government," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote.

AUGUST 29, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf watch Bedouin homes being demolished. August 29, 2023

Huwara terror attack: Suspect identified, IDF maps home for demolition - report

The suspect's family claimed that Israeli forces had threatened to kill the suspect if he didn't give himself up.

AUGUST 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara, in the West Bank, near Nablus, August 19, 2023

EU ‘appalled’ by IDF razing of Palestinian school, demands compensation

In a move opposed by international voices, Israel has demolished a Palestinian elementary school in the West Bank.

AUGUST 19, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
IDF bulldozer

Smotrich in hot seat over razing of settler outpost on Palestinian land

Local settlers reportedly attempted to stop the evacuation, yelling slurs and throwing stones at Border Police forces.

AUGUST 14, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Demolitions at the A'yira Shachar outpost on August 14, 2023.

IDF destroys home of Huwara terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers

Palestinian media reported clashes with Israeli security forces in the Askar refugee camp, where Khaled Harusha's home was located.

AUGUST 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Brothers Hillel (Right) and Yigal (Center) Yaniv were killed in a terror attack in Huwara on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

IDF maps home of Tel Aviv terrorist ahead of demolition

The IDF also arrested four wanted individuals in the West Bank overnight. The individuals were taken in for further questioning by security forces. 

AUGUST 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An IDF soldier is seen taking measurements for the eventual demolition of the home of the terrorist who shot and killed an Israeli municipal employee in Tel Aviv on August 5, 2023.