Israeli forces initiated the demolition of homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp while escalating military operations in the area. Families received minimal notice to evacuate, leading to significant displacement among vulnerable populations. Their actions, situated within a broader context of ongoing violence, underline the urgent humanitarian crisis facing the region.
Israeli military bulldozers commenced the demolition of several homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp, located east of Tulkarm, on Sunday. According to reports from the official news agency, Wafa, the Israeli forces utilized heavy “D10” bulldozers and began demolishing structures in proximity to the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque, while reconnaissance aircraft hovered overhead.
This recent escalation followed a notification from Israeli authorities issued five days prior, indicating the planned demolition of 11 homes under the pretext of road construction connecting the camp square to the Al-Mansheya neighborhood. The targeted residences are owned by families including Yusuf, Jibali, Mar’i, Abu Shlbaia, Irani, Shihab, Yunis, and Ghannam.
Subsequent to the demolition notice, the Israeli forces allotted the affected homeowners a mere three hours to enter the camp and retrieve their personal belongings. Additionally, the Israeli military continued raids in the Jabal Al-Nasr neighborhood, compelling residents to vacate under duress, often providing only minutes for them to leave, while deploying live ammunition and sound bombs to instill fear.
Over the course of the ongoing Israeli aggression, which has now persisted for 21 consecutive days, there has been significant displacement within the camp. Vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly, and the sick, have been fleeing predominantly toward the Al-Mansheya, Al-Mas’akh, Jabal Al-Nasr, and Al-Salihyeen neighborhoods, with over 5,500 individuals seeking refuge in shelters or relatives’ homes in Tulkarm and its surroundings.
This situation is emblematic of the wider ongoing aggression affecting the city and its refugee camps, which has continued for 33 consecutive days. The Israeli military presence has been notably reinforced with an influx of vehicles, bulldozers, and infantry, effectively imposing a siege on both Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps and appropriating various residential structures for military use.
The demolition of homes in Nur Shams refugee camp marks a continuation of the Israeli military’s aggressive actions in the West Bank. The swift eviction of residents and the escalating displacement of vulnerable individuals highlight the urgent humanitarian crisis stemming from these operations. As military presence intensifies, the plight of those affected remains a critical concern in the region.
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