The Israeli occupation forces in 2018 demolished 538 Palestinian homes and facilities in the West Bank leaving 1,300 Palestinians homeless, according to recent statistics.

Abdullah al-Hurani Center for Studies and Documentation released a report on Friday saying that 157 Palestinian homes and 381 facilities were demolished or seized in the West Bank, an increase by 24% compared to 2017.

Over 1,300 Palestinians were left homeless, including 225 children, the report said, noting that 45% of the demolished facilities were in Al-Quds (Jerusalem) alone.

The Israeli occupation forces in 2018 issued stop-construction or demolition orders against 460 Palestinian buildings, 27% of which were in Al-Quds (Jerusalem).

In 2018, the Israeli forces demolished 5 schools and kindergartens and notified the demolition of 8 others.

Based on the report, Israel's Civil Administration had issued a military order to remove all Palestinian buildings with unfinished construction work and those that have been inhabited for only 30 days or less in Area C.