HEBRON, January 9, 2017 (WAFA) – Israeli forces issued orders to demolish two structures in the village of al-Fakhit, south of the district of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Rateb al-Jbour, coordinator of anti-settlements committee, told WAFA on Monday.

He said Israeli forces raided the dwelling, part of Masafer Yatta villages, and informed Muhye Abu Sabha and Mohammad Abu Sabha that their metal structures will be demolished because they were built in Area C without permission.

Israel controls Area C, which makes around 60 per cent of the area of the occupied West Bank.

The two structures were donated by the Italian Cooperation as part of European humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living in Area C.

Humanitarian organizations said Israel has demolished more structures in Area C in 2016 than any previous year.

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