DaysofPal- The Israeli occupation forces launched a massive demolition campaign on Tuesday morning, targeting Palestinian homes in the Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps in the northern West Bank.
According to Israeli Channel 14, the Israeli occupation forces began demolishing 106 buildings as part of an ongoing military operation in the area that has spanned several months.
Tulkarm Governor Abdullah Kamil confirmed that 15 housing units were destroyed in Nur Shams camp alone, condemning the actions as “a reflection of the sadistic and criminal mindset” of the Israeli occupation. “These demolitions are not about security,” Kamil stated, “but about inflicting suffering and enforcing forced displacement.”
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli bulldozers razed several multi-story buildings in the Al-Manshiya neighborhood of Nur Shams camp on Monday afternoon. The demolitions followed prior notices issued by Israeli occupation forces last Thursday, which were accompanied by maps highlighting targeted buildings and shared with the Palestinian Authority. On Monday evening, six additional homes were marked for demolition under the pretext of “military purposes.”
The demolitions are part of an intensified Israeli campaign that has continued for 99 consecutive days in Tulkarem and 86 days in Nur Shams camp. The operations include widespread raids, arrests, and the militarization of residential areas, with bulldozers and armored vehicles stationed throughout the region.
The humanitarian toll is mounting. Local officials report that more than 4,200 families—over 25,000 individuals—have been forcibly displaced from the camps. A total of 396 homes have been destroyed, with an additional 2,573 partially damaged. In many cases, residential buildings along Nablus Street and nearby areas have been seized and turned into Israeli military outposts after residents were evicted.
At least 13 Palestinians have been killed during the ongoing assault, including a child and two women, one of whom was eight months pregnant. Dozens more have been injured or arrested.
Palestinian officials and rights groups are warning that the scale of destruction and displacement in Tulkarem and Nur Shams amounts to collective punishment and violates international law.
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