IDF demolish home of Palestinian terrorist who carried out deadly Jerusalem shooting: Report
The two-story house of Muthanna Amro was blown up at dawn in the town of Al-Qubaybah in the West Bank, according to town mayor Nafiz Hamouda. The demolition followed a 10-day notice given to residents of the area. Hamouda said the blast caused significant damage to four or five neighboring houses.
The attack carried out by Amro and another Palestinian on September 6 at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem resulted in six deaths and left 12 people wounded, six of them seriously. A soldier and several civilians on the scene engaged the attackers and killed them.
The Israeli military, when contacted about the demolition, stated that it was looking into the report. Israel maintains a longstanding policy of demolishing homes of Palestinians accused of carrying out lethal attacks. Officials have said the measure is intended to deter future attacks, as it impacts the livelihoods of extended families. Critics, however, describe the practice as collective punishment.
The demolition in Al-Qubaybah represents the latest action in the ongoing security measures Israel has taken in response to attacks in Jerusalem. The operation highlights the IDF’s continued focus on preventing further attacks while maintaining a policy of punitive measures against perpetrators’ property.
The incident at Ramot Junction marked one of the deadliest attacks in Jerusalem this year. Israeli authorities continue to reinforce security in the city and surrounding areas to prevent similar incidents.
The house demolition drew attention due to its scale and the collateral damage to nearby residences. The policy of targeting homes of attackers has been a point of contention in discussions on Israel’s security operations and human rights considerations.
As tensions remain high in the region, Israeli authorities assert that measures such as property demolitions are essential components of their strategy to safeguard civilians and respond to attacks. Meanwhile, residents affected by these operations face disruptions and damage to their homes, adding to the complexity of security and civilian life in the West Bank.
