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Demolitions in Mughayir al Dir



On 30 September 2008, about 38 structures were demolished belonging to eight households of the Mughayir al Dir Bedouin community, near Ma’ale Mikhmas settlement. The EAPPI was there to witness the destruction and hopelessness. Photos: Mats Svensson.

Demolitions in Mughayir al Dir



Mughayir al Dir

The setting of the demolitions, 30 October 2008.

The destroyed homes of 97 people, including 41 children.

Belongings rescued from beneath the bulldozer.

Interview with Al Jazeera

Police presence

Police report after the demolitions.

The setting.

International organisations, media and Israeli police gather at the site of the demolitions.

Without shelter.

Internationals gather to coordinate a response.

Residents without shelter.

Why?

Belongings.

Scattered belongings.

On a donkey.

Somehow, life goes on.

The remains of the houses.

Under threat.

These houses are under threat of being demolished in the coming days.