After 10-day Israel siege, Palestinians return to ruined Hebron homes and face damaged buildings
Families Come Back to Hebron
Hebron Governor Khaled Dodin said on Monday morning that families could return to their properties after Israeli soldiers left. Residents then encountered destruction across homes and neighbourhoods, including demolitions and vandalism.
Ahmaro said some houses in his neighbourhood had been destroyed. Others had damaged doors and smashed belongings inside, he told Al Jazeera.
Residents Describe Their Displacement
Ahmaro said residents had been forced from their homes without warning. He described the experience to Al Jazeera as unbearable and said words could not capture what had happened.
Damage and Wider Disruption
The military operation demolished 15 facilities, including three homes. Two of those homes belonged to suspects in the attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. At least 327 shops were closed, while about 80,000 students missed education during the 10-day displacement. Al-Awiwi told Al Jazeera that some residents could not live in their damaged homes because of bombing or deliberate destruction of furniture, bedrooms and bathrooms.
Key points
- About 3,300 Palestinians returned to Hebron after Israeli forces withdrew.
- Residents reported demolished homes, damaged doors and destroyed belongings.
- The operation demolished 15 facilities and shuttered at least 327 shops.
- About 80,000 students missed education during the 10-day displacement.