Israeli authorities recently demolished three homes in the unrecognized Arab villages of Umm Numaila and Abu Quraynat in the Negev, part of a broader campaign against structures built without permits. Facing heavy fines, a family in Abu Quraynat self-demolished their home to avoid costs of about $19,430. About 55,000 Bedouins in the Negev live in unrecognized villages, suffering from a lack of basic services due to their status.
