Israeli bulldozers demolish Palestinian homes near Qalandia refugee camp

Israeli bulldozers began demolishing Palestinian-owned homes on the outskirts of the Qalandia refugee camp, located north of occupied al-Quds, according to a report by Mehr News. The demolition work was documented in video footage circulated with the report, which showed heavy machinery operating in the area.

The Qalandia camp lies on the northern approach to occupied al-Quds and is one of several refugee camps in the occupied West Bank. The report did not specify how many homes were being demolished, how many residents were affected, or whether prior notice was given to the families concerned.

No casualty figures or statements from residents, Palestinian authorities, or Israeli officials were included in the initial report. The circumstances surrounding the demolition, including the stated legal or administrative grounds, were also not detailed.

Demolitions of Palestinian-owned structures in the occupied West Bank have been a recurring subject of international concern, with humanitarian organizations and several governments repeatedly raising the issue of displacement and property loss affecting Palestinian families. The Qalandia area has seen repeated friction in recent years.

Mehr News published the report on October 21 under its coverage of Israeli occupation and Palestine-related topics, accompanied by video of the demolition. The report by Mehr News did not provide further details beyond the start of the demolitions on the camp's outskirts.