is not exceptional, but rather points to a state policy with both political and discriminatory underpinnings. Furthermore, the ‘unrecognized’ designation disqualifies villages from receiving infrastructure development and service provision. The interviewee detailed how his children had left their original village, al-Araqib, to settle in other areas to access essential services and better work opportunities. The denial of services, such as water, sanitation or electricity resulting from its ‘unrecognized’ status, severely affects the right to an adequate standard of living. This deprivation of essential services is forcing Bedouins out of the village in search of better living conditions. In addition, Israeli policies of displacement implemented in al-Araqib harm the Bedouin social fabric by impacting family or tribe unity, which is an essential component of their culture. The ongoing displacement is affecting the right to family life of the inhabitants of the village, including having and maintaining family relationships.140 The numerous demolition operations have also imposed harsh consequences on the population’s wellbeing, safety and security. People including children and elders remained homeless and without shelter for months at a time, violating their right to adequate housing. During these demolition operations, the population of al-Araqib was subjected to excessive use of force given the extent of police and military forces present, and the violence used against the inhabitants. The ongoing demolitions have severely affected the Bedouin lifestyle, grounded in agriculture and husbandry; accordingly, families’ financial situations have worsened. Further worsening the living conditions of Bedouins, the ILA sprayed chemicals on the lands of al-Araqib seriously affecting the health of its inhabitants, and may even be directly responsible for a number of deaths. This could amount to grave violations of both the right to health and the right to life. Finally, the people of al-Araqib are subjected to significant economic burdens, as illustrated by the absence of any form of compensation allocated for the loss of the livestock and crops due to chemical treatments, home demolitions, plus Israeli-imposed fines. Article 2 of the ICCPR provides for an adequate remedy for the violation of the right to property that Israel denies to the residents of al-Araqib, by requiring payment for the demolition of their own homes and properties. Israel is therefore responsible for impoverishing al-Araqib Bedouins by denying them access to their farm lands, in violation 140 UN General Assembly, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 10 December 1948, 217 A (III), art. 16, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b3712c.html [accessed 28 September 2017] [hereinafter UDHR]. 50