EU Criticizes "Israel" Destroying Palestinian Structures

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European Union missions in al-Quds and Ramallah expressed serious concerns on Friday about the demolition this week of 22 structures in eight places across the West Bank, including East al-Quds.

The destruction displaced 28 people, including 18 children, and affected 120 other people including 57 children, a statement from EU missions in Ramallah and al-Quds said of the actions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Some of these structures were funded by EU member states, including France, it said.
"These and other recent demolitions appear to put an end to a period in which a welcome reduction in demolitions had been noted," the EU said.
According to the EU, since the year 2008 more than 2,400 Palestinian houses and structures have been demolished in Area C of West Bank and east al-Quds, displacing more than 4,400 people.

Places designated as Area C are under full "Israeli" control.

The statement said that, on May 14, 2012 they called on "Israel" to meet its obligations regarding the living conditions of the Palestinian population in Area C, including halting forced transfers of people and demolition of Palestinian housing and infrastructure.
French foreign ministry spokesman Philippe Lalliot condemned the destruction of a Palestinian Bedouin camp by the "Israeli" army on Tuesday in the north of the Jordan Valley.
He said the camp had been financed by France and was "clearly identifiable."
"France has made representations to the "Israeli" authorities to stop the destruction of homes, the displacement and the destruction... in Area C, which are contrary to international humanitarian law," Lalliot said.

The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported on Friday the demolition of two farm sheds and a Palestinian restaurant in Area C on April 19 and the temporary displacement of some 60 people, including 36 children, in the Jordan Valley due to the "Israeli" military training.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by moqawama.org