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LIVE UPDATES: Israeli army demolishes Palestinian home in West Bank amid military escalation

Army forces, escorted by military bulldozers, raided the town of Kafr al-Dik, west of Salfit city, and razed the house for alleged lack of a building permit, witnesses said. The demolition came amid Israeli raids in the northern West Bank that have killed more than 55 Palestinians and displaced thousands since January 21.

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  • 111,693 Wounded
  • 11,000 Missing
Last updated: February 16, 2025

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