Demolition

IDF foil ISIS terror plot in Jericho, seize Hamas weapons cache in Gaza

The IDF said they found "a large amount of guns, an RPG rocket, and an explosive device that were going to be used to harm IDF soldiers operating in the area." 

Security forces arrested a cell of ISIS terrorists on suspicion of planning to carry out an attack.
IDF demolishes the home of terrorist Mahmoud Yusef Abed, in the village of Halhul, West Bank. February 2.

IDF demolishes West Bank home of terrorist who killed Israeli in Gush Etzion

UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) and Lebanese military vehicles patrol in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, January 8, 2026

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations

The IDF demolished the house of the terrorists who killed Shalev Zevuloni.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who killed late Shalev Zevuloni in Gush Etzion junction attack


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. 

 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.

Israel’s punitive home demolition policy: More harm than good?

Debates intensify over Israel's punitive home demolition policy, which faces scrutiny as to its legality, morality, and efficacy.

 Israeli military forces demolish the West Bank homes of the terrorists who killed Vyacheslav Golev in Ariel

Israeli forces demolish Ramallah home of Jerusalem bomber

Israeli media, citing Palestinian reports, stated that a Palestinian photojournalist was seriously injured by IDF fire during the night's clashes. 

Israeli forces entered Ramallah on June 7, 2023 and demolished the home of the terrorist behind the November Jerusalem bus stop bombings.

WATCH: IDF demolishes home of Palestinian terrorist behind Tel Aviv attack

One Israeli was killed and two others were injured in the shooting attack in March.

 IDF soldiers demolish the home of the terrorist who conducted a shooting attack on Dizengoff Street. May 23, 2023

Berlin ‘regularly raises’ issue of Palestinian home razing with Israel

Germany along with many other countries in Europe have opposed such demolitions given that very few Palestinian building projects are authorized.

 Israeli troops take position during clashes between Palestinians and Israeli troops after Israeli machinery demolish a school near Bethlehem in the West Bank May 7, 2023

EU angered as Israel razes Palestinian school built with European funds

COGAT said in a statement that the building had been constructed illegally and 'was found to be dangerous to the safety of anyone studying or otherwise visiting there.'

 Israeli troops take position during clashes between Palestinians and Israeli troops after Israeli machinery demolish a school near Bethlehem in the West Bank May 7, 2023

953 Palestinian buildings demolished or seized by Israeli authorities in 2022 - EU

Over 80% of the demolished structures were located in Area C, which is fully under Israeli control.

 Israeli police stand guard during the demolition of structures outside the home of a Palestinian family facing eviction in East Jerusalem January 17, 2022.

This week in Jerusalem: Victory in Kiryat Yovel – for now

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 BIBLICAL ZOO: Facelift.

Over 1,000 trees uprooted near Shilo in 3rd recent West Bank evacuation

Netanyahu ordered to halt the uprooting of the last few remaining trees at the site, after Smotrich wrote him a letter demanding the freeze.

 An area around Shilo in Israel's West Bank is fenced off amid a freeze on uprooting olive trees, on February 15, 2023.

Ben-Gvir clashes with police chief, Netanyahu on east J'lm demolitions - report

UN special rapporteurs published a statement accusing Israel of committing "domicide" against Palestinians.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai.