
Palestinian villagers together with Israeli and international activists rebuild a home destroyed by the Israeli government. The majority of house demolitions in Palestine are conducted for 'administrative' reasons and are generally done because the house was built without a permit. However permits are almost impossible to obtain by Palestinians living under Occupation. Under Article 53 of the Fourth Geneva Convention : Any destruction by the Occupying Power of real or personal property belonging individually or collectively to private persons is prohibited." Since the start of the second Intifada in September 2000, about 5000 Palestinian homes have been destroyed in military operations. Palestinian villagers together with Israeli and international activists rebuild a home destroyed by the Israeli government. The majority of house demolitions in Palestine are conducted for 'administrative' reasons and are generally done because the house was built without a permit. However permits are almost impossible to obtain by Palestinians living under Occupation. Under Article 53 of the Fourth Geneva Convention : Any destruction by the Occupying Power of real or personal property belonging individually or collectively to private persons is prohibited." Since the start of the second Intifada in September 2000, about 5000 Palestinian homes have been destroyed in military operations. Keren Manor/Activestills

