The threshold has been crossed: The 10,000th illegal structure demolished in Ramla | Documentation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrived at the Jwarish neighborhood in Ramla to oversee the demolition of an illegal structure, which was the 10,000th demolition since the beginning of 2025. The report notes that as part of the enforcement policy, areas equivalent to the size of Tel Aviv and Givatayim have been reclaimed.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrived this morning (Wednesday) at the Jwarish neighborhood in Ramla to monitor the demolition of an illegal structure. This demolition marked a milestone of 10,000 illegal structures demolished since the beginning of 2025, of which nearly 6,000 were demolished in the last year alone. The report notes that as part of the enforcement policy, areas equivalent to the combined size of Tel Aviv and Givatayim have been reclaimed for the State of Israel so far. Ben Gvir made a statement at the scene, saying, "We have reached a significant milestone" and that he is informing offenders that they will continue to demolish every illegal structure. The report presents the data and the minister's statement without opposing voices or additional sources.