Tulkarm: The Israeli occupation forces persist in their aggressive actions against the city of Tulkarm and its camp, marking the 120th day of sustained operations and the 107th day in the Nur Shams camp. This period has been characterized by escalating violence, provocations, and the detention of civilians.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, military reinforcements were dispatched to the Tulkarm camp and surrounding areas early this morning. This follows the announcement of plans to demolish homes and residential buildings, declared at the beginning of the month. Residents reported that occupation forces detained individuals, including those trying to evacuate belongings from homes slated for demolition, despite having been granted prior access permissions. The situation also affected the Palestinian Red Crescent Society's personnel.
Local sources revealed to WAFA that citizens residing in 20 residential buildings within the "Al-Akasha" and "Daba Umm Jawhar" neighborhoods received evacuation orders in preparation for demolition. In an unexpected maneuver, the entry route to the camp was altered by the occupation forces, causing additional disruptions for the residents.
Occupation forces have maintained a stringent siege on the Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps, with sporadic gunfire and explosions reported. A recent incident involved the setting ablaze of the Manshiyya neighborhood in Nur Shams camp. The camp has already witnessed a significant demolition campaign, affecting over 20 residential buildings and damaging neighboring structures, as part of a broader plan to demolish 106 buildings across the camps.
Two young men, Uday al-Anbas and Muhammad Farhana, were detained after early morning raids on their homes. Additionally, the home of Issam Odeh, secretary of the National Gathering of Martyrs' Families, was targeted for the second time in 24 hours, resulting in interrogation and threats against his family.
The city remains under intense surveillance and activity by occupation forces, with patrols obstructing movement and setting up sudden checkpoints. Residential areas, particularly along Nablus Street, have been commandeered for military use, with homes evacuated and converted into barracks.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in 13 civilian deaths, including a child and two women, and has caused significant injuries, detentions, and widespread destruction of infrastructure. The situation has displaced over 4,200 families, approximately 25,000 citizens, and led to the destruction of over 400 homes and partial damage to thousands more. The sealing of camp entrances has further isolated the area, creating a dire humanitarian situation.
