How Israel systematically dismantles Palestinian life in occupied West Bank

Bethlehem, occupied West Bank – On any given week, Palestinians across the occupied West Bank can experience dozens of what appear to be isolated acts of Israeli violence and suppression.In early September, Israeli forces killed two teenagers during a military raid in al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah. Days later in Masafer Yatta, Israeli forces demolished every home in Khirbet al-Tabban, leaving about 70 people, including 30 children, without shelter. In Qusra, south of Nablus, settlers have kept three families under siege inside their homes for more than a month, cutting off their water and power.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israeli demolitions threaten schools and homes in Masafer Yattalist 2 of 3Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestinelist 3 of 3Israel working to eliminate Palestinian presence from West Bank, NGO warnsend of listIn a new report published on Monday, Israeli rights group B’Tselem argued these are not separate incidents. Together, they work towards a single end: Making Palestinian life on the land unsustainable and replacing it with permanent Israeli control. The reality in the West Bank, the group said, is “neither a...