Jenin Faces Worsening Humanitarian Crisis as Israeli Raids Continue in West Bank
The Israeli occupation forces have continued their arrest campaigns in the West Bank, carrying out raids and detentions, including of a child, in several Palestinian villages. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Jenin has significantly deteriorated, with more than half of the city's residents in dire need of assistance.
Massive destruction in Tulkarm refugee camp, with homes and shops reduced to rubble. Families have been forced out by the Israeli occupation, allowed to take only a few belongings, as the assault continues for the 24th day in a row. pic.twitter.com/6KA1Vvj6Hd
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 19, 2025
In the early hours of Wednesday, the occupation forces conducted raids in the villages of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem, and Kafr Qalil, east of Nablus. During the raids, the soldiers made arrests and left behind extensive damage after raiding a house in the village of Ni'lin, west of Ramallah. The forces also conducted raids in the southern area of Hebron city.
Tulkarm refugee camp's streets are barely passable after extensive destruction by Israeli forces during the ongoing assault, now in its 24th day.
The Israeli offensive has left behind widespread devastation, making movement nearly impossible. pic.twitter.com/3C4aWWYXHb
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 19, 2025
Jenin Mayor Mohammad Jarar confirmed the worsening humanitarian crisis in the city and its refugee camp, with thousands of residents displaced due to the ongoing military incursions and siege. Jarar stated that more than half of Jenin's population, both in the city and the camp, are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, especially with the approaching holy month of Ramadan and the cessation of work and livelihoods caused by the Israeli operations.
Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Hizma, northeast of occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/lHnQoqeUKc
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) February 19, 2025
The siege imposed on the Jenin camp has also made it increasingly difficult for residents to secure their basic needs, further exacerbating the humanitarian emergency. As the Israeli occupation continues its crackdown in the West Bank, the people of Jenin face growing hardship and displacement, underscoring the dire need for international intervention to address the crisis.
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