BETHLEHEM, August 6, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces (IOF) began demolishing a building in the Qabr Hilweh area, east of Bethlehem, on Wednesday.

Security sources told WAFA correspondent that IOF stormed the Qabr Hilweh area and began demolishing a five-story building, located between the town of Dar Salah and the village of Shawawra, east of Bethlehem.

The building, owned by Ziad Adawi, was built without a permit.

In July, IOF demolished 122 structures, including 60 inhabited homes, 11 uninhabited ones, 22 agricultural facilities, and 26 livelihood facilities.

They also delivered 33 demolition notices to Palestinian structures.

K.T