# Israeli Forces Demolish Five Residential Buildings in Biddu, Displacing Over 100 Israeli troops razed twelve apartments in the occupied West Bank without prior warning. - **Source:** [Middle East Eye](https://www.middleeasteye.net) - **Published:** 2026-11-05 - **Topic:** [world](https://brifing.si/c/world) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/b83f9669-09f7-4f28-a77b-cb2151895afd ## Sudden Morning Raid On November 5, 2026, Israeli forces raided the town of Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem, to demolish five residential buildings. The operation displaced over 100 Palestinians, including nine families residing in the complex. Residents reported that soldiers used stun grenades and tear gas, preventing them from retrieving personal belongings before destruction. ## Absence of Warning Homeowner Ahmad Abu Eid stated that Israeli forces provided no advance notice before beginning the demolitions. Families were forced out of their twelve apartments with insufficient time to evacuate their furniture or clothes. This sudden action left residents without shelter or access to their personal property in the occupied West Bank. ## Retaliation Allegations Ahmad Abu Eid suggested the demolitions were an act of retaliation against his son, Salman. Salman is a former prisoner who was released during a prisoner exchange deal last year and subsequently deported to Egypt. The family views the destruction of their homes as a targeted punitive measure by Israeli authorities. ## Permit Dispute Dynamics Israeli forces cited the lack of building permits as the legal justification for the demolitions. The structures were located in Area C, which remains under full Israeli administrative and security control. However, residents argue that obtaining legal building permits in this area is nearly impossible for Palestinians under current administrative policies. ## Ongoing Legal Challenges Salem Abu Eid, a member of the Biddu municipal council, noted that two of the demolished homes were not subject to active judicial demolition orders. Homeowners had filed legal objections with the Israeli Civil Administration in Beit El, and several cases were currently being handled by lawyers to prevent such actions. ## Proximity to Wall While Israeli authorities claimed the properties were located near the separation wall, residents disputed this characterization. Ahmad Abu Eid pointed out that the nearest targeted home is approximately 700 meters away from the wall. This discrepancy highlights the ongoing tension regarding land use and zoning regulations in the West Bank. ## Regional Demolition Trends The Palestinian Authority’s Jerusalem Governorate office reported a sharp rise in demolitions throughout 2026. During the first nine months of the year, they documented 427 operations, including 294 demolitions carried out by Israeli machinery and 66 cases of forced self-demolition. These actions continue to undermine the Palestinian presence near Jerusalem. ## Call for Assistance Following the destruction, local officials urged the Palestinian Authority to provide compensation and alternative housing for the displaced families. The Jerusalem Governorate office condemned the incident as a violation of international law. Residents now face the immediate challenge of securing new shelter while navigating the broader political and administrative crisis. ## Sources covering this story - [Middle East Eye — Israeli Forces Demolish Five West Bank Buildings, Displacing Over 100 People](https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-forces-demolish-five-west-bank-buildings-and-displace-over-100-palestinians) - [Al Jazeera English – All News — Israeli Demolitions Displace Over 100 Palestinians in Biddu](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/5/aje-onl-nf_israeli-demolitions-displace-palestinians-in-biddu-051126?traffic_source=rss) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._