JENIN, February 28, 2017 (WAFA) – Israeli authorities Tuesday notified the owners of more than 14 commercial stalls north of Jenin, in northern occupied West Bank, about demolish orders.

Khaled Abu Farha, mayor of al-Jalameh village to the north of Jenin, said Israeli forces notified to demolish more than 14 stalls, located near al-Jalameh checkpoint, and forced their owners out of the area. The stalls are used for selling vegetables and fruits.

The Israeli authorities cited construction without a permit as a pretext behind the demolition.

According to OCHA, Israel demolished 1,093 structures in the occupied Palestinian territory in 2016, displacing 1,601 Palestinians, which OCHA said were the highest demolition and displacement figures on record.

Since the start of 2017, Israeli forces have already demolished 119 Palestinian structures in the occupied territory, displacing at least 177 Palestinians, according to OCHA.

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