Original sentence: Bulldozing of houses and destruction of infrastructure within Palestinian residential areas in the name of Israeli security add to the perceived poor conditions and lack of opportunities for the Palestinians.Restrictions were introduced due to increased levels of security within Israel and have been of variable severity over time, the international community often view many as punishments of the masses because of the actions of a few.This is a frequently-used point of indignation used against Israel given by sympathetizers
Edited sentence: Although the restrictions (for example, on free movement) for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza arose after the start of Arab-Israeli hostilities, and have been of variable severity over time, the idea of injustice to and persecution of a powerless population has perpetuated the conflict.Examples of other harsh treatment - bulldozing houses, destruction of infrastructure - add to the generally poor conditions and lack of opportunities perceived for Palestinians.This is true of course among the Palestinians themselves but is a frequently-used point of indignation against Israel given by many Arab countries