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Report by Amnesty International examines the challenges faced by the Palestinian village of 'Aqaba due to Israeli policies that severely restrict construction and development. It highlights how Israeli authorities have declared most structures in the village "illegal" because they were built without permits, which are nearly impossible for Palestinians to obtain in Area C of the West Bank. The report discusses how these restrictions have led to home demolitions and displacement, raising concerns about the broader implications for Palestinian communities under occupation. This source is valuable for research on Area C, West Bank annexation, Palestinian villages, Israeli permit regime, Palestinian home demolitions, and Israeli expansionism.
