On November 1, 2012, the iox demolished a number of commercial structures in Hizma on the pretext of unlicensed construction. The demolition campaign targeted a car accessories shop (50 m2), spare parts shop (50 m2), and a container that was used as a car mechanic shop. The structures were the property of MInwar al Khatib, 38, married and a father of two.
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Mohammad al Khatib, the owner’s nephew said: “these structures were built of bricks and metal slabs 3 years ago. 8 months ago, officer of the Israeli Occupation Civil Administration handed us a demolition order for these structures which was justified by unlicensed construction. On November 1, 2012, Israeli troops showed up, set a perimeter around the area and gave us one hour to clear the contents of the structures. Soon afterwards, the dozers razed them. While the demolition was taking place, Israeli troops attacked the owner who tried to stop the advancement of the dozers; they sprayed him with pepper gas before throwing him on the floor. They also beat his sister “Dalal” who also tried to stop them”.
The demolition campaign took over two hours.
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Demolition
