TPS: Israeli Authorities Demolish Dozens of Illegal Structures in Hebron Hills and Samaria
Israeli authorities demolished dozens of illegal Palestinian structures near Ma’keda and Shira, enforcing laws and strengthening communities in Judea and.
Jerusalem, 16 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli authorities removed dozens of illegal Palestinian structures near the new communities of Ma’keda in the Hebron Hills and Shira in Samaria on Wednesday.
The operation included clearing illegal construction and plantings covering approximately 20 dunams (two hectares) of state land near Ma’keda, as well as demolishing structures near Shira, which the government plans to develop into a city.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the operation was part of a broader policy to strengthen Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, enforce planning and construction laws, and counter what he described as illegal encroachments on state land.