TULKARM, May 19, 2025 (WAFA) – The Israeli occupation forces continue their aggression on the city of Tulkarm and its camp for the 113th consecutive day, while the Nur Shams camp enters its 100th day amid ongoing field escalation.
WAFA correspondent reported that the occupation forces are continuing their military escalation in the Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps, under a tight siege, accompanied by occasional gunfire and explosions. Residents are also prevented from returning to their homes, from which they were forcibly displaced, to inspect them or retrieve any remaining belongings.
She added that the two camps are witnessing a heavy deployment of occupation forces, who have transformed a number of homes into military positions and sniper positions, amid heavy gunfire and the pursuit of anyone attempting to enter the camp or approach their homes.
The occupation forces also deployed heavy bulldozers to Nur Shams camp, which has witnessed, over the past few days, the demolition, bombing, and burning of more than 20 residential buildings, along with other nearby buildings, displacing their residents. This is part of a plan to demolish 106 homes in Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps.
As part of their escalating practices, the occupation forces continue to impose strict measures at the southern entrance to Tulkarm. This morning, they set up a military checkpoint under the Jabara Bridge, stopping vehicles in both directions, searching them, and checking the identities of passengers.
The south of the city, particularly in the Jabara Bridge area, has witnessed a series of provocative measures daily, including repeated closures of the gate and the erection of military checkpoints, obstructing traffic. This entrance has become a major one after the closure of the eastern entrance adjacent to Nur Shams camp.
The occupation forces also deployed more military vehicles, patrolling the city streets and surrounding areas of the two camps around the clock. They used provocative horns, drove against traffic, and repeatedly set up surprise checkpoints, particularly in the city center.
On Nablus Street and the adjacent northern neighborhood, the occupation forces continued to seize several buildings and residential homes after forcibly evacuating their residents. They then converted them into military barracks. Some of these buildings have remained under their control for more than two months.
The ongoing aggression has resulted in the deaths of 13 civilians, including a child and two women, one of whom was pregnant. Dozens of injuries and arrests have also been reported, along with widespread destruction of infrastructure, including homes, shops, and vehicles, which have been subjected to demolition, arson, looting, and theft.
The military escalation has also displaced more than 4,200 families from the Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps, comprising over 25,000 residents. More than 400 homes have been completely destroyed, and 2,573 others partially destroyed. The entrances and alleys of the camps have been sealed off with earth mounds, transforming them into isolated, almost lifeless areas.
K.T
