In what has been described as a "provocative" move, the Minister of National Security in the Israeli occupation government, Itamar Ben Gvir, on Friday issued orders to demolish and evacuate Palestinian homes in the Negev desert.
During the tour, a young man from the area confronted Ben Gvir, demanding clarifications regarding the demolition policies targeting the Palestinian presence there.
Ben Gvir's response was to accuse the young man of illegal construction, telling him: "You are building without a permit."
Not stopping there, Ben Gvir announced his intention to escalate measures, asserting: "Now I will do what they have not done for thirty or forty years in the Negev, and I will issue demolition orders for anyone who builds without a permit."
These actions come as part of a tightening course adopted by the occupation authorities against Palestinian communities in the Negev.
The area has witnessed repeated demolition operations, justified by the occupation as "unauthorized construction."
In contrast, Palestinian and international human rights organizations view these measures as aimed at reducing the Palestinian presence and attempting to displace the indigenous population.
Local activists confirmed that the confrontation between the young man and Ben Gvir has drawn the attention of international media.
The confrontation was seen as a symbol of the ongoing tension surrounding the demolition issue, amid widespread criticism of the policies applied to the homes of residents in desert areas.
Now I will do what they have not done for thirty or forty years in the Negev.





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A Palestinian young man confronts Ben Gvir while overseeing demolition orders in the Negev.