Record Number of Demolitions of Illegal Palestinian Constructions in the West Bank

Record number of demolitions of illegal Palestinian constructions in the West Bank

The Israeli Civil Administration claims to have demolished 536 structures in the first half of 2026, the highest number recorded during this period

Illegal building cases rise, voluntary demolitions hit record high

Illegal construction cases in Macau are on the rise, with 433 new files opened in the first half of this year – already more than half of last year’s total – while voluntary demolitions surged to 533, exceeding the combined number of the previous two years. Authorities said they first issue warnings and urge residents to remove structures, with joint demolition teams deployed when residents fail to comply, targeting cases that endanger fire safe…