67 people displaced following demolition of Bedouin village by Israeli army

A Bedouin girl plays amongst possessions scattered by the Israeli Occupational Forces

20 June 2011 | International Solidarity Movement

On June 20th at 7am a Bedouin village, south of Hebron in Khirbet Bir al’Idd was struck down with Israeli bulldozers destroying seven tin homes and several other sheds and tents. The Israeli army and border police arrived to demolish the homes claiming the area was classified as a closed military zone because of “illegal” building taking place.

There was no warning of the demolition in advance. Following the destruction of the village,  67 people were left homeless and displaced, including a large … Continue reading