Israel's destruction of attackers' homes: 'Illegal, deplorable, counter-productive'

Dermer: Home demolitions are a deterrent
Dermer: Home demolitions are a deterrent

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Story highlights

  • Two Palestinians carried out a deadly attack on a Jerusalem synagogue this week
  • Israel later announced the homes of the attackers -- shot dead -- would be destroyed
  • Yossi Mekelberg says such demolitions are immoral not proven to be effective
  • He says the decision is aimed at satisfying an angry public and extreme right-wing lawmakers
Yossi Mekelberg
Prayers return to attacked synagogue
Prayers return to attacked synagogue

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Synagogue attack sparks tension, revenge
Synagogue attack sparks tension, revenge

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Expert: Arab leaders must decry attacks
Expert: Arab leaders must decry attacks

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