Israeli troops demolish homes of Palestinian attackers
ABC News
The Israeli military says it has demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of carrying out a deadly shooting attack in the occupied West Bank last year
JERUSALEM -- Israeli troops on Tuesday demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of carrying out a deadly shooting attack in the occupied West Bank last year, the military said.
The residences of Mohammed Jaradat and Jit Jaradat in the West Bank were demolished early Tuesday, the military said. The men are accused of shooting at a car driving near the outpost of Homesh, killing a Jewish seminary student and wounding two others. The military said earlier the demolition took place late Monday.
During the demolition, the military said armed Palestinians fired at the troops, who fired back. The military also said dozens of Palestinians threw rocks, firebombs and grenades at the troops who responded with live fire and other means. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Israeli officials say home demolitions deter future attacks, while rights groups view the tactic as a form of collective punishment.
