Civil Administration Demolishes 35 Illegal Structures in West Bank

The Civil Administration's inspection unit launched a major enforcement operation in the northern West Bank, demolishing 35 illegal Palestinian structures built along access routes to new communities in the area. Alongside the demolitions, 10 large structures and greenhouses covering a total area of approximately 50 dunams were independently dismantled by their owners. The destroyed structures included commercial buildings, houses, nurseries, greenhouses, and other properties. The operation was carried out as part of the government's decision to return to the northern West Bank, aiming to remove illegal construction near access roads and strengthen control over the region.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich commented on the operation:

"The demolition of illegal structures in the northern West Bank is part of a broader policy we are leading to curb illegal construction, create significant deterrence, and protect the communities of the northern West Bank—the security belt of the State of Israel."

Smotrich added that the government is leading a resolute and firm policy to strengthen settlement in the region, and thanked the inspection unit, the Civil Administration, and the Settlement Administration personnel for executing the operation.