Jenin: Israeli occupation forces have deployed additional troops and bulldozers to the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank in preparation for a large-scale home demolition operation, according to local sources. The reinforcements reportedly entered through the Al-Jalama military checkpoint, advancing toward areas in the camp that have been marked for demolition.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Israeli authorities issued demolition notices on Monday, targeting 95 homes in Jenin's refugee camp. The targeted areas include the western neighborhood and streets such as Al-Sikka and Abdullah Azzam. Jenin Municipality has reported that since the latest offensive began on January 21, approximately 600 homes have already been demolished either partially or completely.
The military campaign in the northern West Bank has intensified, affecting refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams. Humanitarian groups estimate that more than 50,000 residents have been displaced from these camps.
Residents and officials are warning that Israel's continued demolition of homes and infrastructure is part of a broader strategy aimed at altering the identity and structure of the refugee camps, erasing their historical and social significance.
