TULKARM, May 5, 2025 (WAFA) – The Israeli occupation forces continue the aggression on the city of Tulkarm and its camp for the 99th consecutive day, and on the 86th day in the Nur Shams camp, amid ongoing escalation on the ground and daily harassment of citizens and their property.
In the Nur Shams camp, east of the city, occupation forces detained a number of camp residents this morning who had gone to their homes to retrieve their personal belongings, despite having obtained prior coordination to enter.
They also detained Palestinian Red Crescent Society crews who were present to support the residents, after the crew director refused a physical search by occupation soldiers due to the absence of female soldiers.
Local sources reported that last night, occupation forces notified five families from the Manshiyya neighborhood, whose homes are threatened with demolition.
The families are Abu Harb, Al-Alajma, Abdullah, and Shehada, and they must vacate their homes, which comprise 15 residential units, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Last Thursday evening, the occupation forces notified the demolition of 106 buildings and homes in the two camps, including (58) buildings in Tulkarm camp and (48) homes in Nur Shams camp. Meanwhile, the ongoing aggression against them has led to the forced displacement of more than 4,200 families from Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps, comprising more than 25,000 citizens. The forces have also completely destroyed 396 homes and partially destroyed 2,573 others, in addition to blocking their entrances and alleys with earth mounds.
In a related development, the occupation forces raided the Abu Zahra family building in the Dhnaba suburb east of the city at dawn today, arrested Ibrahim Abu Zahra, and stole large sums of money from the family's apartments.
In other field developments, the eastern neighborhood of the city witnessed intensive movements of occupation vehicles late last night at the Shahid Junction and Al-Salam Roundabout, including obstructing vehicle traffic and detaining a number of young men for field investigation.
In another violation, occupation soldiers simultaneously played songs over loudspeakers. One soldier also chanted "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great) over a loudspeaker in Gamal Abdel Nasser Square in the city center, in an attempt to provoke citizens.
WAFA correspondent said: "The city is witnessing active, 24-hour activity by occupation vehicles and infantry units, patrolling the streets and neighborhoods, obstructing the movement of citizens and their vehicles, and pursuing them, particularly in Gamal Abdel Nasser Square, Thabet Thabet Roundabout, Nablus Street, and Shuweika Roundabout. This is accompanied by the firing of live ammunition and sound bombs, raids and searches of homes and shops, the destruction of their contents, and the interrogation, abuse, and arrest of those present."
In a related context, the Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps and their surroundings are witnessing a heavy deployment of occupation forces, firing live ammunition, sound bombs, and flash grenades, with occasional explosions being heard. This coincides with a tight siege of these camps, the closure of their entrances with earth mounds, and the accompanying raids and destruction of homes.
Meanwhile, the occupation continues to seize homes and residential buildings on Nablus Street and the adjacent northern neighborhood, transforming them into military barracks after forcibly evacuating their residents. Its vehicles and bulldozers are stationed in the vicinity.
The ongoing Israeli aggression and escalation against the city of Tulkarm and its two camps has resulted in the killing of 13 citizens, including a child and two women, one of whom was eight months pregnant. Dozens have also been injured and arrested, and extensive damage has been inflicted on the infrastructure, including homes, shops, and vehicles, which have been subjected to complete or partial demolition, arson, vandalism, looting, and theft.
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