Gilad Erdan says Oslo Accords grant right to demolish buildings near West Bank security barrier, after Europeans criticize Israeli action in areas under Palestinian control
Troops said to arrive in Sur Baher neighborhood to raze structures, evict Palestinian residents after court green-lights move; no immediate confirmation from army
30-day warning period ends Thursday for 10 buildings in Palestinian-controlled part of Sur Baher neighborhood that Israel says are too close to security barrier
Sur Baher residents fear unprecedented order to raze 16 apartment buildings in Area A could drive Israeli demolitions deeper in West Bank; scale reduced from 25 to 16 buildings
Authorities say operation being carried out peacefully, contrary to demolition a year ago that saw 11 officers were injured and six far-right protesters arrested
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