Sharp increase in demolitions and displacement in the West Bank update | July 2010

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Please find the latest Demolitions and Displacement update on our website.

Sharp increase in demolitions and displacement in the West Bank update | July 2010
In recent weeks, around 550 people have lost their homes or sources of livelihood as a result of demolitions carried out by Israeli authorities in East Jerusalem and Area C. These recent developments represent a significant increase in demolitions and forced displacement in the West Bank, raising a number of serious humanitarian concerns.

 

Detailed report is found at:
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_demolitions_update_july_2010_english.pdf

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