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Security authorities on Tuesday morning 8 Nissan razed five illegal structures in the PA (Palestinian Authority) village of a-Zaim located in the area of Maale Adumim.

Police and border police were on the scene during the early morning hours to protect operators of the construction equipment used to bring down the homes.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photo Credit: Police Spokesman Unit)