A Palestinian home 40 years older than the state of Israel was demolished by Israeli authorities, according to Al Jazeera.

The homeowner was at work and found the house, built during the Ottoman period, in ruins when he returned.

Israel demolished a Palestinian home that was about 40 years older than the state of Israel itself.

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Palestinians say it’s part of an accelerating campaign to wipe out Palestinian heritage and history on their land. pic.twitter.com/j8ziWkXoDA