And the West Bank Crumbles

I was about to go and read in this deadly heat, but couldn't help myself from sharing this sad email that just popped up in my inbox. It is from the United Nations Displacement Working Group-- a group that follows, tracks, and studies the patterns of displacement in Palestine.

*Note: IDF- Israeli Defense Forces

Today's update:

• "In Al Farisiye, in the northern West Bank, the IDF this morning demolished at least 32 Palestinian structures belonging to 114 people, including 55 children. This is the second demolition suffered by the community in the span of a few weeks, but on 19 July almost the entire community was demolished (79 structures in total). This morning the IDF demolished 27 emergency tents that were provided by the ICRC and the PA in response to the previous demolitions, as well as 10 new structures, including 3 residential tents that had previously been left standing. The demolitions have forcibly displaced 22 Palestinians, including 11 children, and otherwise affected 92 children, all of which were displaced on 19 July.
• Yesterday, in 'Azzun Atma in Qualqylia Governorate the IDF demolished 2 Palestinian structures, both of which were used for livelihood-related purposes. The demolition affects the livelihood of a family of 3 people.
• Yesterday, in Hebron Governorate, the IDF demolished several water-related structures, including a water cistern. "

If you're curious about displacement...here's a good link