TULKARM, March 7, 2025 (WAFA) – The Israeli aggression on the northern West Bank province of Tulkarm has entered its 40th consecutive day. The ongoing offensive has resulted in house demolitions, widespread destruction, and mass displacement of Palestinians.

WAFA correspondent stated that the Israeli occupation forces have deployed additional military reinforcements towards the city and its refugee camps on Friday morning, with sounds of gunfire and stun grenades being heard intermittently.

In the Tulkarm refugee camp, Israeli occupation forces have maintained their presence in the area, blocking anyone from entering the camp while shooting live ammunition at those trying to approach. Almost the entire population of the camp have been displaced since the beginning of the assault. 

According to witnesses, the camp has been turned into an almost deserted zone, with only a few families remaining in certain alleys near the entrances. The destruction of infrastructure, homes, and businesses has been extensive, with many buildings demolished, damaged, or set on fire, while some of the remaining houses have been converted into military outposts.

In the Nour Shams refugee camp, Israeli bulldozers demolished houses and buildings in the Al-Manshiyya neighborhood, as part of a plan to establish a new road that would alter the geographical features of the camp. This follows the issuance of demolition notices for 17 homes in the area. In recent days, more than 11 homes have been destroyed as part of this plan.

The ongoing assault on Tulkarm and its refugee camps has resulted in the killing of 13 people, including a child and two women—one of whom was eight months pregnant. 

Additionally, dozens have been injured and detained, while more than 9,000 people have been forcibly displaced from Nour Shams refugee camp, and 12,000 from the Tulkarm refugee camp.

M.N