Israeli forces demolish Odeh family home in West Bank village of Khallet Sakariya
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Israeli forces demolished the Odeh family home in the West Bank village of Khallet Sakariya, south of Bethlehem, on October 3, 2026. The demolition took about 20 minutes and left the family homeless. More than 140 structures have been razed in the West Bank this month, displacing 215 Palestinians.
Key Facts
- The demolition of the Odeh family home in Khallet Sakariya took about 20 minutes, starting at 10:30 A.M.
- Issa Odeh, 36, lived in the demolished house with his family.
- More than 140 structures have been razed in the West Bank this month, leaving 215 Palestinians homeless.
- The Israeli government is conducting 'governance operations' in the West Bank, with home demolitions soaring.
The Demolition
The bulldozer arrived at 10:30 A.M. in the village of Khallet Sakariya, south of Bethlehem. An army jeep full of soldiers and a bus carrying 15 laborers accompanied the bulldozer. Issa Odeh, 36, said the demolition of his family's home took about 20 minutes.
Wider Demolition Campaign
The Israeli government is conducting 'governance operations' in the West Bank, and home demolitions are soaring. This month, more than 140 structures have been razed and 215 Palestinians left homeless. The space where Palestinians can live and work is shrinking.
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