Residents brace for West Bank demolition

Palestinian residents of a West Bank hamlet are bracing for an Israeli regime court-ordered demolition of their homes.

Yesterday marked the passing of the Israeli-imposed deadline for Khan Al Ahmar’s residents to evacuate before forced removal and the demolition of their homes. It was unlikely to take place before the end of a Jewish holiday at sundown.

Palestinians and other critics say the demolition is aimed at displacing Palestinians in favour of colony expansion. Israel’s Supreme Court recently rejected a final appeal against the plans.

The occupation regime has come under heavy criticism, with major European countries urging it to avoid such demolitions.