Israeli Occupation Forces Continue Massive Home Demolitions in Tulkarm Refugee Camp

Strategic Insights -

Palestinian occupation forces under the pretense of opening new roads and separating neighborhoods, have escalated their aggression on the refugee camps in Tulkarm and Nur Shams, causing extensive destruction and exacerbating the humanitarian situation. The 150th consecutive day of military aggression on the city and 137th consecutive day on Nur Shams have resulted in the displacement of over 40,000 Palestinians, including over 25,000 citizens, with 5,000 families forced to flee their homes. The Israeli military has also killed 13 Palestinians, including a minor and two women, and injured dozens, as they continue to impose a tight siege on the two camps and their surroundings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Israeli forces have demolished over 50 residential buildings in Nur Shams refugee camp in the past two weeks, causing extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure.
  • The demolition of Palestinian-owned structures in Nur Shams and Jenin refugee camps is part of a larger plan to change the layout of the refugee camps, transforming them into neighborhoods within the cities of Jenin and Tulkarm.
  • The plan aims to destroy 106 Palestinian-owned structures, comprising over 250 apartments and dozens of commercial establishments.
  • Israeli troops have taken over residential buildings on Nablus Street and the northern neighborhood of Tulkarm, expelling occupants and turning them into military and sniping posts.
  • Over 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced, with 5,000 families forced to flee their homes, resulting in the destruction of over 500 houses and partial damage to 2,573 others.
  • The entrances to the refugee camps remain blocked, transforming them into lifeless areas.
  • Israeli forces have killed 13 Palestinians, including a minor and two women, injured dozens, and arrested hundreds, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

Statistics:

  • Over 40,000 Palestinians are displaced due to the ongoing military aggression.
  • Over 5,000 families have been forced to flee their homes.
  • Over 50 residential buildings have been demolished in Nur Shams refugee camp in the past two weeks.
  • 106 Palestinian-owned structures will be demolished as part of the plan, comprising over 250 apartments and dozens of commercial establishments.
  • 13 Palestinians have been killed, including a minor and two women.
  • Dozens of Palestinians have been injured and hundreds arrested.
  • Over 500 houses have been destroyed and 2,573 others have been partially damaged.

Sources:

  • Palestine news & Information Agency (WAFA - English) - Tulkarm -- 25 Jun 2025.