destruction in that case was postponed. The fact is that in both recognized and unrecoqnized villages, the bulldozer - which should represent growth and prosperity - has come to represent destruction and decimation. Homes are routinely demolished for lack of license in Palestinian villages inside the "areen line". All too often, these demolitions occur in the small hours of the morning with the aid of helicopters and hundreds of soldiers. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/NGO/2 paqe 4 9. In 1988, 462 houses were demolished inside the "qreen line" (see HaAretz, 4 April 1989). This, in the aqqregate, is the size of a village. Demolition of homes for lack of licence seems to serve two purposes from the Israeli Doint of view. It is hoped to be an effective tool of intimidation, isolation and subjugation. It also serves as a tool for preventing physical growth. This demolition is a direct result of another of Israel's land oractices: the obstruction of physical planning (and therefore a lack of building permits) in the Palestinian sector. This oolicy, combined with the massive land grabs, has left the Palestinian community with no choice but to build wherever thev can, without benefit of licence. It is clear that the obstruction of planning is, in fact, a form of planning for obliteration. Legal Mechanisms and Machinations 10. Effectively, Israel maintains a dual system of law (even or especially inside the "green line"): one for Jews and one for non-Jews (that is, Palestinians). This is in addition to the laws which by custom and practice are apolied almost exclusively in the Palestinian sector. The latter include: (a) The pernicious Defence (Emergency) Regulations (1945) which have been in force since the establishment of the State and provide unlimited oower to the State with reaard to land and property acquisition. They also provide 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, specifically the demolition of Palestinian homes and the impact on the Palestinian community. It highlights the Israeli government's policies and practices that affect the daily lives of Palestinians, including the lack of building permits, land grabs, and the obstruction of physical planning. The text also touches on the issue of unequal treatment under the law, with Palestinians facing different legal mechanisms and machinations compared to Jews. Given the focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the discussion of government policies and practices, it is likely that the category would fall under Humanitarian aid and relief, as well as Human rights.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights