Israeli forces used bulldozers to demolish several homes in the Palestinian village of Umm al-Khair in the West Bank on Wednesday, June 26, according to
local reports and footage captured by residents.Israeli forces destroyed 17 homes across several areas in the West Bank on Wednesday, including in the village of Umm al-Khair, where 11 homes were
demolished, Palestinian outlet Wafa
reported.Jerusalem-based human rights nonprofit B’Tselem
said Israeli forces also demolished a guest hall and a room housing solar power infrastructure for the community.Video captured by Instagram user @alaa_hathleen shows bulldozers roaming Umm al-Khair and demolishing a structure. At one point in the footage, police can be seen facing off with a group of people.“My village now facing the forced displacement and ethnic cleansing by the occupation forces. Many homes get demolished, many families become homeless today,” @alaa_hathleen can be heard saying in the video. Credit: @alaa_hathleen via Storyful