BETHLEHEM, August 5, 2025, WAFA – Israeli occupation forces today, Tuesday, demolished a house under construction in the village of Artas south of Bethlehem, under the pretext of being built without an Israeli-issued permit, according to a local official.

Samir Abu Sweih, a member of the Artas Village Council, told WAFA that an Israeli army unit, accompanied by a large bulldozer, stormed the Jabal Abu Zaid area southeast of the village, sealed it off completely, and prevented residents from reaching it before proceeding with the demolition.

The demolished structures, which consisted of foundations, pillars, and a single room, belonged to a local resident.

According to Abu Sweih, Israeli forces had previously issued several demolition and stop-work orders against homes in the Jabal Abu Zeid area.

T.R.