TULKAREM, February 26, 2025 (WAFA) – The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) announced on Wednesday that it has received dozens of distress calls from families trapped inside Nur Shams Refugee Camp, east of Tulkarem.
In a statement, the PRCS said that it has received numerous calls from families trapped in the Jabal al-Nasr area of the camp and is facing difficulties reaching them due to the dangerous situation and the area being surrounded by Israeli forces.
The statement continued, "We are continuing coordination efforts with our partners to ensure the safe access of teams to evacuate these families and provide the necessary support."
Furthermore, the Israeli forces notified last night of their intention to demolish 11 homes in Nur Shams Camp in the coming days, under the pretext of constructing a road starting from the Al-Jami’ neighborhood towards the Al-Manshiya neighborhood. Forces gave homeowners until 11 a.m. tomorrow to evacuate their homes and remove their belongings before the demolitions begin.
This morning, dozens of citizens were seen heading into the camp, accompanied by relief teams from the Red Crescent, Civil Defense and others, amidst a state of shock and sorrow over the destruction that had befallen the camp in general, and the properties in particular.
PRCS teams worked to evacuate several families still trapped in their homes, ensuring their safe exit.
Disturbing footage showed families hastily exiting, racing against time, carrying whatever belongings they could salvage from their partially destroyed homes.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces surrounded the area, deploying heavy machinery throughout the camp's vicinity. They deliberately drove rapidly over rubble and sewage, splashing it onto those present in the area, especially journalists.
Nur Shams Camp has been subjected to relentless escalation since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on it 18 days ago, coinciding with the ongoing onslaught on the city of Tulkarem and its camp for the past 31 days.
Israeli forces have been carrying out repeated raids on homes after blowing up their doors, evicting residents at gunpoint, and turning the homes into military outposts.
The camp has also been subjected to widespread and complete destruction of its infrastructure and properties, including homes and businesses that were demolished, blown up, and set on fire. This has exacerbated the suffering of the citizens who remained in their homes, living under a strict siege and facing a shortage of essential supplies, including food, water, medicine, and baby formula.
In recent days, the camp has witnessed significant displacement among its residents, including women, children, the elderly and the sick, with more than 5,000 people forced to flee.
T.R.
