TULKAREM, June 22, 2025 (WAFA) - Israeli bulldozers continued on Sunday large-scale demolitions in Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarem, as part of the ongoing and escalating onslaught on the city and its two refugee camps.
Today marks the 147th consecutive day of aggression on the city and its refugee camps, including 134 days of continuous attacks specifically targeting Nur Shams camp.
According to WAFA correspondent, the demolition operations are advancing rapidly, with six heavy-duty bulldozers used to target residential buildings in the Al-Manshiyya neighborhood and surrounding areas. The structures have been completely leveled, and wide roads are being opened in their place. These actions are part of a weeks-long ongoing aggression that has so far resulted in the destruction of more than 30 residential buildings in the camp.
In the past two weeks, Tulkarem refugee camp has witnessed the demolition of more than 50 buildings, resulting in the creation of wide roads through the heart of the camp. The destruction has caused extensive damage to the camp’s infrastructure and residential facilities.
These demolitions are part of a plan announced by the occupation authorities in May, targeting the destruction of 106 buildings across both Tulkarem and Nur Shams camps, including 58 buildings in Tulkarem camp, under the pretext of opening roads, an action aimed at altering the camp’s character and erasing its physical structure.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces maintain a complete blockade on both camps and their surrounding areas. Infantry units and military vehicles are stationed throughout the alleyways, neighborhoods, and access points, preventing residents from accessing their homes to inspect or collect their belongings. Live fire has been used against anyone attempting to get close.
To date, the offensive has resulted in the killing of 13 Palestinians, including a child and two women, one of whom was eight months pregnant. Dozens more have been injured or detained, with widespread destruction inflicted on homes, infrastructure, commercial properties and vehicles.
According to recent estimates, over 5,000 families—more than 25,000 people—have been forcibly displaced from the two camps. Approximately 400 homes have been completely destroyed, while another 2,573 have sustained partial damage. Both camps remain sealed off by earth mounds, effectively turning them into areas nearly devoid of life.
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