The Civil Administration's supervision unit demolished two large structures in strategic locations in northern Samaria, under the directive of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, following recent attacks. The demolished buildings included a four-story, 800-square-meter structure used for industry and housing, and a 450-square-meter commercial building, both near the community of Emek Dotan. Smotrich stated that the operation is part of efforts to 'exact a price on the ground and prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.'
The Civil Administration's supervision unit, acting on the directive of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, demolished two large structures in strategic locations in northern Samaria on Tuesday morning. The operation follows a series of recent attacks in the area and is part of the government's stated effort to reassert control in northern Samaria.
The demolished buildings included a four-story, 800-square-meter structure used for industry and housing, and a 450-square-meter building used for commerce and industry. Both were located near the Israeli community of Emek Dotan.
Minister Smotrich said the demolitions are intended to 'exact a price on the ground' and 'prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.' The operation underscores the government's policy of targeting illegal construction by Palestinian entities in areas of strategic importance in Judea and Samaria.
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