Israeli soldier dances as homes demolished in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was filmed dancing at what activists say was the site of a Palestinian home demolition in Hebron.

An Israeli soldier was filmed dancing at what activists say was the site of a Palestinian home demolition in Hebron.








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Bulldozers flatten refugee housing while Israel approves 126 settler housing units and targets UN agencies.
Incursion follows Israeli defence minister’s order for military to ‘act forcefully’ against the Palestinian town.
Attack comes a day after Israeli army reservist in civilian clothes rammed into Palestinian man praying on roadside.
Eight-month-old among multiple Palestinians wounded in attacks across the occupied West Bank.
Global wars are ‘leaving behind rubble and open wounds’, pontiff says.
Fourteen countries condemn Israel’s plans to expand West Bank settlements, express ‘resolute support’ for Palestinians.
Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem as thousands gather in Manger Square for the first time since 2022.

Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israel.