IDF Blows Up West Bank Apartment, Citing 'Security Concerns' (Their Own)
Israeli forces reportedly blew up a residential apartment in Tubas during a raid, according to The New Arab. The IDF claims it was part of an 'extensive counter-terrorism activity,' which effectively translates to collective punishment on a home, a policy human rights groups condemn as a war crime. This isn't an isolated incident; house demolitions have been a cornerstone of Israeli occupation
policy since 1967, designed to dispossess and demoralize Palestinians. While Congress approves billions in unconditional aid to Israel, Rep. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for instance, received $252,654 from AIPAC in 2022. He frequently defends such actions as Israel's right to defend itself. One might wonder how many apartments need to be detonated to feel 'secure' before the global community decides this
isn't defense, but rather state-sponsored demolition.