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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

Under threat.

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

The remains of the houses.

On a donkey.

Somehow, life goes on.

Scattered belongings.

Belongings.

Why?

Residents without shelter.

Internationals gather to coordinate a response.

Without shelter.

The setting.

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

Police report after the demolitions.

Police presence

Interview with Al Jazeera

Belongings rescued from beneath the bulldozer.

The destroyed homes of 97 people, including 41 children.

Mughayir al Dir

The setting of the demolitions, 30 October 2008.