**The state of Israel encourages persecution of Palestinians by undertaking or condoning obliteration of homes and agricultural facilities. It is recorded that so far this year 689 Palestinian structures, properties and animal shelters have been bulldozed and destroyed by Israelis, and on November 5 the European Union issued a statement noting that in the previous week Israeli forces demolished more than 70 structures, including residential, livelihood and sanitation facilities, belonging to 11 Palestinian families. The EU is concerned that 52 Palestinian schools are also under threat of demolition, including one in the central West Bank co-funded by the EU and “calls for protection of children, including ensuring their right to education in a safe and secure school environment”.** https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2020/12/22/no-hope-ahead-for-palestinians/