"There are house demolitions and destruction all over the West Bank and Gaza. Just yesterday in Gaza they demolished three towers under the pretext that they were built close to a settlement"
- Ahmed Yassin
About this Quote
In this quote, Ahmed Yassin is expressing his aggravation and anger over the continuous demolitions and damage of houses in the West Bank and Gaza. He highlights the recent demolition of three towers in Gaza, which were destroyed under the excuse that they were built too near to a settlement. Yassin is likely slamming the Israeli federal government for utilizing this pretext to justify their actions, as it eventually leads to the displacement and suffering of Palestinian households. This quote sheds light on the severe truth of the continuous dispute in the area and the effect it has on innocent civilians. Yassin's words work as a tip of the ongoing struggle for land and resources in the West Bank and Gaza.
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