The Israeli occupation forces have launched a relentless military campaign across the West Bank, subjecting Palestinian refugee camps to widespread destruction, siege, and ongoing displacement.
Further Israeli military reinforcements break into the city of Tulkarm and its refugee camps, as the Israeli offensive in the area continues for the 19th day in a row. pic.twitter.com/3nuEkvvX3Q
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 14, 2025
In the past week, the occupation forces have intensified their attacks, particularly in the cities of Nablus and Jenin. In contrast, the Palestinian resistance announced its confrontation with the occupation, targeting its forces in Askar camp east of Nablus. At the same time, the resistance announced that it had carried out an ambush against an occupation infantry force in Tulkarm camp.
Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus. pic.twitter.com/7LUOvgWfRK
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 14, 2025
The situation in Jenin has escalated further, with an Israeli drone striking the camp and killing 25 Palestinians so far, according to the camp’s media committee. The committee also reported the displacement of 20,000 Palestinians due to the ongoing assault, which has left hundreds of homes and facilities completely or partially destroyed.
Siege, Arrests, and Humanitarian Crisis
The Israeli aggression has also extended to other West Bank camps, including Tulkarm, Nour Shams, and Fara’a, where the occupation forces have imposed a crippling siege, carried out raids, and arrested dozens of Palestinians. These actions have led to the forced displacement of an estimated 40,000 people, according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
Israeli occupation forces continue their wide-scale aggression on Tulkarm camp, the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/mfYRvXUf7U
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) February 14, 2025
UNRWA Facilities Desecrated
Adding to the humanitarian crisis, the Israeli occupation forces have also disregarded the sanctity of United Nations facilities. UNRWA revealed that on February 12, the Israeli troops stormed and used one of its health centers in the Al-Arroub camp near Bethlehem as a place of detention, a blatant violation of international law.
UNRWA reports that on February 12, Israeli forces used one of its health centers in Al-Arroub refugee camp near Hebron as a detention site for Palestinians arrested in the camp, marking a blatant disregard for the sanctity of UN facilities. pic.twitter.com/g5alyCgZXc
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 14, 2025
Demographic Changes and Permanent Military Presence
The relentless Israeli assault on the West Bank refugee camps appears to be part of a broader strategy to tighten control over the region. The occupation forces have reportedly been studying the establishment of permanent military sites in the Jenin camp, a move that reflects a concerning trend to alter the geography and demographics of these Palestinian communities.
For the 24th day, the Israeli occupation continues the invasion of Jenin camp, displacing thousands of Palestinians. pic.twitter.com/9S3d5XNtO0
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) February 14, 2025
Source: Al-Manar and agencies
