Israeli Forces Threaten to Demolish Palestinian Shops in Salfit

Salfit, Northern West Bank; Palestine

27 October 2007

Salfit – Ma'an – The Israeli forces have threatened to demolish Palestinian shops in the northern West Bank town of Salfit, alleging that they are unlicensed and were illegally constructed.

Local resident Abed Dawod said that the Israeli forces ordered him to empty his shop within days as it is to be demolished on the grounds that it is 'illegal'. Dawod said the shop has been open for over two years.

Dawod described the Israeli measures as racist and said they are aimed at destroying Palestinian livelihoods and forcing Palestinians out of their homeland.