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How many Palestinian houses have been demolished since September 2002?

From September 2000 to November 15, 2004 Israel has demolished 4,100 Palestinian homes. As a result at least 28,000 Palestinians have been rendered homeless.
Source: B'Tselem http://www.btselem.org/English/Press_Releases/2004/041115.asp

 

How much advance warning do people get before their houses get bulldozed?

Contrary to its argument before the High Court of Justice that prior warning is given except in extraordinary cases, B'Tselem's figures indicate that in less than 3% of the cases were occupants given prior notification of the Israeli army's intention to demolish their home.
Source: B'Tselem http://www.btselem.org/English/Press_Releases/2004/041115.asp

 

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