Israel West Bank Demolitions Displace Over 1,100 Palestinians Amid Gaza Conflict

In 2025, Israel is conducting home demolitions in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem at the highest rate since 1967, displacing over a thousand Palestinians and destroying hundreds of structures in refugee camps amid military raids. Human rights organizations and analysts argue these actions aim to pressure Palestinians into leaving their homes. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned Israel’s policies, describing its efforts to expel Gazans and annex the West Bank as unacceptable and accusing the Netanyahu government of pursuing a genocidal strategy by starving Gaza’s population. Fidan met with Hamas leadership in Istanbul, where the delegation criticized Israel's inadequate humanitarian aid and rigid stance in ceasefire talks. He highlighted growing international support for the Palestinian cause, increased recognition of the Palestinian state, and Israel’s mounting isolation. Türkiye reaffirmed its strong backing for Palestine and support for ongoing negotiations despite Israel’s continued military offensive in Gaza, which has killed over 60,000 Palestinians and caused severe devastation and food shortages.