TULKARM, March 2, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces continue their wide-scale assault on the city of Tulkarm and its refugee camps for the 35th consecutive day, as well as on the nearby Nour Shams refugee camp for the 22nd day. The forces have been carrying out raids, home demolitions, forced displacement of residents, and widespread destruction, including the burning of homes.
Last night, eyewitnesses reported that Israeli forces raided and destroyed the contents of the Al-Amir building on Nablus Street, after taking control of it and forcibly evicting its residents. Personal belongings were thrown out of windows during the attack.
Since the beginning of the offensive, the Israeli forces have imposed a complete siege on the Tulkarm and Nour Shams refugee camps, preventing entry and exit, while continuing to raid homes, vandalize properties, and interrogate residents inside.
In the Nour Shams camp, early today, the occupation forces set fire to homes in the Al-Manshiya neighborhood, with flames seen rising from the buildings. This follows a series of demolitions on Saturday, during which more than 11 homes and their surroundings were destroyed by Israeli forces.
Additionally, Israeli forces forced residents of the Wadi al-Qalansawa neighborhood in Nour Shams to evacuate their homes, following raids and the use of stun bombs. Soldiers used the residents as human shields, and local sources reported that seven families were given until 8 AM today to leave their homes.
In Tulkarm refugee camp, Israeli forces raided vacant homes and shops along Al-Wakalah Street, destroying doors and blowing them open. Live ammunition was fired at homes near the Maqtar and Al-Hadidah neighborhoods, aiming to intimidate the remaining residents.
Since the first day of the assault, Tulkarm and Nour Shams refugee camps have witnessed significant displacement, with over 16,000 people, including women, children, the elderly, and the sick, fleeing to shelters and the homes of relatives in the city and surrounding rural areas.
The Israeli forces have directly targeted the city's and camps' infrastructure, destroying roads, water networks, electricity, sewage systems, and telecommunications, making daily life even more difficult for the residents.
Amid the ongoing siege, residents continue to plead for basic necessities, including food, water, medicine, and baby formula. There are also ongoing calls for the repair of water and electricity networks. However, Israeli forces continue to obstruct humanitarian aid teams, preventing them from delivering essential supplies.
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