Israeli Military Continues its Assault on Tulkarmoccupied Jerusalem, 2 Mar (ONA) — 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.

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 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 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 ordered 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.

In the same context, Israeli occupation forces stormed several
neighborhoods in the city of Nablus this morning, as well as Askar
and Balata refugee camps, without any reported arrests.

For the 23rd consecutive day, the occupation forces continue to
close the gate at the Jabara checkpoint at the southern entrance of
Tulkarm, isolating the city from the villages and towns of
Al-Kafriyat and the rest of the West Bank governorates.— Ends/Khalid