Israel begins demolitions of Palestinian homes near Jerusalem

Dunya News

Dozens of Israeli police and military sealed off at least four buildings in the Sur Baher area.

SUR BAHER (AFP) - Israeli forces began demolishing Palestinian homes it considers illegal south of Jerusalem early Monday, an AFP journalist said, a move that has drawn international concern.

Dozens of Israeli police and military sealed off at least four buildings in the Sur Baher area early Monday and an earthmover began demolishing a partially-built two-storey building, the journalist said.