Arab MK: Demolition of West Bank village a ‘war crime’

The leader of the Joint (Arab) List party calls the upcoming demolition of a Bedouin village in the West Bank a “war crime.”

“The removal of Khan al-Ahmar is a war crime that will leave entire families without a roof over their heads,” tweets MK Ayman Odeh.

He also claims the planned demolition of the village is meant to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state in the West Bank.

“This is not only a human injustice, [the families] are falling victim to a comprehensive plan of the government to separate the Arab villages in Area C, to expand settlements and annex. In other words, to prevent any chance of peace,” says Odeh.

Demonstrators wave Palestinian flags as they protest against the upcoming demolition of the West Bank Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar on July 4, 2018. (AFP Photo/Abbas Momani)

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