JENIN, February 14, 2025 (WAFA) – The Israeli military offensive in Jenin and its refugee camp has continued for the 25th consecutive day, resulting so far in the killing of 25 Palestinians, the injury of dozens, and widespread destruction of infrastructure and properties.
Local sources report that the ongoing assault, which has lasted for 24 days in the Jenin refugee camp, has forced 20,000 residents to flee their homes amid severe destruction and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
According to the sources, 470 homes and structures have been either completely or partially destroyed due to continuous shelling and demolitions. Residents of the city and the camp are also facing complete and partial cutoffs of water and electricity, along with severe shortages of food and essential supplies, particularly affecting children. Schools and healthcare services have also come to a complete halt.
During the ongoing assault, Israeli forces have blocked water access to four major hospitals, depriving 35% of Jenin’s residents of clean water, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and increasing the risk of a public health catastrophe.
Since the beginning of the offensive, Israeli forces have arrested at least 120 residents from Jenin and its refugee camp, subjecting many to field interrogations. The army has also carried out 153 home raids and launched 14 airstrikes, causing significant damage to residential areas and infrastructure.
On Thursday, two civilians were injured after being assaulted by Israeli forces at the Al-Jalama military checkpoint north of Jenin. Additionally, an Israeli strike targeted a vehicle in the eastern neighborhood of the city the same day, though no casualties were reported.
Meanwhile, Israeli occupation authorities have issued a demolition notice to the family of Hammam and Harith Hashash in Jenin, whose home had already been partially destroyed and burned down last July after a siege that ended in their killing. The family has been given 72 hours before the house is demolished completely.
The Palestinian Prisoner's Society reported that Israeli forces have detained at least 380 individuals from the Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas governorates since the beginning of the ongoing military offensive.
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