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China: 25-Story Hotel Toppled in Controlled Blast in Chongqing

On May 25, 2025, a video captured the controlled demolition of the 25-story Huatiel Hotel at Caiyuanba Railway Station in Chongqing, China. Using precision explosives installed on the lower floors, the structure collapsed backward within seconds, sending up a massive cloud of dust while neighboring buildings remained completely intact.

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China: New Bridge Stands Firm While Old Ganjiang River Bridge Blown Up

On May 25, 2025, a video captured the successful controlled demolition of the old Ganjiang River Bridge in Jiangxi, China. The aging structure collapsed within seconds after a series of timed explosions, while a newly built bridge standing just meters away remained completely steady and unaffected.

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Forced Demolition Reported In Jerusalem - Israel

Excavators demolish a residential building in the Silwan neighborhood of east Jerusalem, on Dec. 22, 2025. Israeli forces on Monday demolished a four-floor residential building in Silwan, a Palestinian neighborhood in east Jerusalem. The apartment building, home to about 90 Palestinian residents living in 13 residential units, was the largest residential structure demolished in the area this year, according to Israeli rights group Ir Amim. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Demolition Reported In Jerusalem - Israel

A Palestinian man watches as Israeli forces demolish a residential building in the Silwan neighborhood of east Jerusalem, on Dec. 22, 2025. Israeli forces on Monday demolished a four-floor residential building in Silwan, a Palestinian neighborhood in east Jerusalem. The apartment building, home to about 90 Palestinian residents living in 13 residential units, was the largest residential structure demolished in the area this year, according to Israeli rights group Ir Amim. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces stand in formation after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A view shows the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A Palestinian man stands among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces prevent Palestinians from reaching a factory as they prepare to demolish it in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A Palestinian man sits among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces launch tear gas after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A view shows the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A Palestinian man sits among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces stand in formation after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A view shows the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces launch tear gas after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A view shows the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces leave with military vehicles after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians sit among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces stand in formation after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Smoke rises from a residential area as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Smoke rises from a residential area as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Smoke rises from a residential area as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Flames and smoke rise as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Smoke rises from a residential area as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Smoke rises from a residential area as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Smoke rises from a residential area as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Smoke rises from a residential area as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Smoke rises from a residential area as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nablus Home Destroyed In Israeli Raid - West Bank

Flames and smoke rise as Israeli forces demolish the house of Abdul Karim Snobar in Nablus, occupied West Bank, on December 2, 2025. Snobar who was detained earlier this year after being accused of plotting bus bombings. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clashes Outside the International Criminal Court - Dhaka

Demonstrators clash with security personnel as they attempt to demolish the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president and father of the country's fugitive prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on November 17, 2025. A Bangladesh court on November 17 sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising that ousted her. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM