Expert: Israeli Demolished 2500 Gaza Homes Since The Ceasefire

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January 13, 2026

The Israeli occupation forces demolished more than 2,500 homes since the ceasefire was announced on 10 October, 2025 according to the Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti. He condemned the ongoing Israeli demolitions in the Gaza Strip, as a flagrant violation of all international laws and conventions.

Barghouti told Jordan 24 the continued policy of systematic demolition and destruction of homes and infrastructure is a war crime against humanity and clearly exposes the falsehood of the occupation’s claims that it is adhering to the ceasefire. He stressed the true aim of these Israeli policies is to deepen the humanitarian catastrophe, is clear collective punishment and create a wave of forced displacement out of Gaza.

Barghouti holds both the Israeli occupation government fully responsible for these crimes and that of the international community for failing to provide protection for the Palestinian people and for not compelling the Israeli occupation to immediately cease its violations.

Barghouti called for an immediate and complete halt to all demolitions and aggression against the Gaza Strip, the formation of an independent international commission of inquiry to hold those responsible for the crimes of demolition and destruction accountable, the provision of international protection for the Palestinian people, and guarantees for the unrestricted entry of relief and reconstruction materials.

He also stressed the necessity of holding the occupation accountable before international courts for its ongoing crimes against civilians, affirming that the occupation’s crimes will not break the Palestinian people’s resolve to remain steadfast on their land and thwart the plans of ethnic cleansing.

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Dr. Marwan Asmar holds a PhD from Leeds University and is a freelance writer specializing on the Middle East. He has worked as a journalist since the early 1990s in Jordan and the Gulf countries, and been widely published, including at Albawaba, Gulf News, Al Ghad, World Press Review and others.

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Israeli Official: ‘Life in The North is Dead’

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March 15, 2026

Head of the Israeli Regional Council Moshe Davidovich expressed sorrow over the situation in the north, saying: “It’s a feeling we’ve experienced before, and we wish we could be rid of it.”

In an interview published by Israel’s Channel 14 on Sunday, Davidovich noted that “the residents of the north have been displaced and subjected to relentless shelling for nearly two years.”

Following the increasing number of Israeli soldiers injured in attacks by the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon in response to the aggression, Davidovich called on his government to take action to “minimize casualties.”

He also raised another important point, saying: “Everyone is now embracing the residents of the north and saying they are with us, but at the same time I hear that the government intends to cut the north’s budget.” He asked: “How can this be?” describing the Tel Aviv government’s actions toward its own residents as “neglect.”

Life in the North is Nearly Dead

Davidovich addressed the head of the occupation government, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, saying: “People here are unemployed, agriculture is nearly dead, and tourism has come to a standstill,” urging them to take action and not simply ignore the situation.

He criticized his government’s intention to “cut budgets,” saying: “We give generously, but I don’t want to hear that word. It’s inappropriate and incorrect, and ultimately, it represents a law that harms us.”

Regarding the settlers in northern occupied Palestine, Davidovich said it is not right for them to remain there, describing the situation as difficult after two arduous years, adding that a recurring scene is their “descending to shelters.”

Israel Surprised by Hezbollah’s Response

Israeli media outlets report that the “political leaders” in the occupation government are shocked by Hezbollah’s response and feel powerless in the face of it.

Other media outlets report that “living in the north is not easy, and the situation is more complex than it was during the 2023-2024 war,” while Yedioth Ahronoth asserts that Hezbollah is neither disintegrating nor collapsing, and consistently succeeds in maintaining an organized chain of command and control.

The Israeli newspaper Maariv acknowledges that the party “remains alive and active, launching rockets even deep into Israeli territory, and is not firing indiscriminately.”

Channel 12 admits that the Israeli army was surprised by Hezbollah’s attack despite warnings, and that its soldiers’ assessments of the party’s capabilities were incorrect. JO24

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