The Israeli occupation continues its aggressive campaign in the northern West Bank, with the city of Tulkarm and its adjoining camp experiencing heightened hostilities for the 31st consecutive day. The situation has escalated significantly in the nearby Nour Shams camp, which has been under siege for 18 days.
Palestinian children were evacuated after being trapped inside a kindergarten due to the ongoing Israeli incursion in Nablus in the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/sqCVIo4rRn
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 25, 2025
In the past week alone, Israeli occupation forces have demolished over 26 residential structures in Tulkarm camp, a move described as part of a controversial settlement plan. Authorities claim the demolitions are necessary to clear the way for a new road linking the camp’s agency area to the Balawneh neighborhood, but residents are left grappling with the destruction of their homes and the surrounding community infrastructure.
Haytham Ayed, a Palestinian from occupied Jerusalem, had his home recently demolished by Israeli authorities.
To make ends meet, he managed to get a mobile house to shelter his family. However, the authorities demolished the mobile house this morning. pic.twitter.com/2k4fFDOEqT
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 25, 2025
Last night, residents of Nour Shams camp received notifications of pending demolitions for 11 homes, ostensibly justified by plans to construct a road extending from the camp square to the Al-Manshiya neighborhood, according to Israeli media reports.
Only a few hours were given by the Israeli occupation forces for Palestinians to take their belongings before demolishing their homes in Nur Shams refugee camp.
Those refugees were forcibly displaced from their homes in the camp at the beginning of the ongoing Israeli assault… pic.twitter.com/wMTcZCYnXp
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) February 26, 2025
Throughout this ongoing offensive, Israeli occupation forces have not only destroyed homes but have also stormed residences, deployed military reinforcements, and established checkpoints amid densely populated areas.
Israeli occupation forces are forcing residents of Nour Shams refugee camp, as well as journalists and medical teams, to leave the camp immediately.
Earlier in the morning, some families were allowed to temporarily return to the camp to retrieve some belongings ahead of the… pic.twitter.com/B1jewrTNQn
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 26, 2025
The Israeli aggression has forced approximately 12,000 Palestinians to flee Tulkarm camp and an additional 5,000 from Nour Shams, with many now facing displacement and uncertainty.
The consequences of this assault have severely damaged essential infrastructure, including electricity, water, sewage, and communication systems, leaving remaining residents in desperate need of basic supplies. As the Israeli siege continues, calls for assistance grow louder, yet access for relief crews is being obstructed by Israeli occupation forces, further compounding the dire humanitarian situation.
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
