Palestinian Bedouin villagers near Beersheba are dismantling their own homes after receiving demolition orders from Israeli authorities. The self-demolition avoids the costs and complications of having Israeli forces carry out the demolitions. This action follows a series of legal battles and ongoing disputes over land ownership and building permits in the region. The Bedouin community has historically faced challenges in obtaining construction permits, leading to many structures being deemed illegal by Israel. Residents report being left with no other option but to destroy their homes themselves, salvaging what materials they can. The demolitions displace families and raise concerns about the future of the Bedouin community’s presence in the Negev desert. Israeli officials maintain the demolitions are carried out according to legal procedures.