Israel has long demolished the homes of Palestinians as a way of collective punishment. While internationally Israel has been condemned, it still continues to threaten, destroy and often make Palestinians choose between demolishing their own home or be forced to pay the fines. Stayed tuned as MEMO unravels what the British Parliament has to say on this violation of human rights.
UK debates Israel demolitions of Palestinian properties
![Israeli security forces gather around a construction site as the demolition of a Palestinian home is about to take place in Jerusalem on 14 March 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170314_2_22396370_19846680-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Israeli security forces gather around as the demolition of a Palestinian home takes place in Jerusalem on 14 March 2017 [Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency]