"Back in 1985, Israel expelled Susya’s residents - around 350 people - from their village based on archeological claims, and blocked the villagers’ attempts to rebuild Susya four times – in 1991, 1997, and twice in 2001 - with further demolition operations in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
In May 2015, the Supreme Court of Israel approved the full demolition of Susya, implementation of which would leave the new 450 residents homeless.
Earlier in July, US State Department spokesperson John Kirby called on Israel “to refrain from carrying out any demolitions in the village.”
On July 21, the European Union also slammed Israel’s plan for the “forced transfer” of Palestinians living in Susya and the subsequent demolition of the village.
On July 22, 2015, the court gave the green light to military forces to demolish Susya, and relocate its 450 Palestinian residents to the nearby city of Yatta in Hebron. Israel plans to send in army bulldozers to the village on Monday." Retrieved from this Link.
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Soon I will publish my Masters Thesis on the conflict of this small village. An exhibition for MA Research Architecture students in which I am participating will also take place in London early September. Stay Tuned !
