Four Palestinians Killed in Israeli Raid on Tammun as Offensive on Jenin, Tulkarm
According to local sources, Israeli soldiers fired Energa anti-tank grenades at the house, killing those inside. The troops then seized the bodies and withdrew.
Heavy clashes broke out between Palestinian fighters and Israeli occupation forces following the siege of two homes in Tammun and Tubas. Witnesses reported rising smoke as Zionist forces fired explosives into the besieged house, with gunfire continuing in the vicinity and throughout the town.
The Israeli army desecrates the bodies of the martyrs who were killed in an armed clash in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas. pic.twitter.com/ldnoF2Q6SC
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) May 15, 2025
Israeli occupation forces were also deployed around the Al-Quds Open University in Tubas during the operation. Armed resistance fighters reportedly opened fire on advancing soldiers near the campus, and shouting was heard among them at the scene.
Additional reinforcements were dispatched from military outposts in Khirbet Ibziq, the Al-Hamra checkpoint, the Tayasir checkpoint, and the Atouf military gate after an Israeli special unit infiltrated the area surrounding the university. The incursion also involved the detention and mistreatment of several civilians.
During the same military campaign, Israeli occupation forces arrested three young men in Tubas. Troops stormed the city and simultaneously raided Tammun, where they stationed themselves at the southern entrance and blew up a café before retreating.
After besieging and killing four Palestinians and confiscating their bodies, an Israeli army bulldozer embarks on tearing down the house where the four were killed by Israeli forces in the town of Tammoun, north of the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/iewAfBSppF
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 15, 2025
Amid escalating violence, the Palestinian Information Center 'Ma'ta' documented 12 resistance operations over the past 48 hours. These included the detonation of explosive devices, confrontations with settlers, and armed clashes with Israeli forces.
Israeli occupation aggression against Jenin and its refugee camp has entered its 115th consecutive day, marked by large-scale demolition and infrastructure destruction, as the Israeli enemy continues attempts to alter the camp's layout under a full siege that prevents entry and exit.
This ongoing assault coincides with the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, during which Israel has displaced approximately 22,000 residents of Jenin camp to nearly 39 displacement sites across the Jenin governorate.
The Israeli occupation military remains heavily deployed around the camp, where gunfire has been heard since early morning. On Wednesday, soldiers reportedly set fire to a home.
Jenin's municipality estimates that over 600 homes were completely destroyed, while many others suffer severe damage and are now uninhabitable.
Neighboring villages face daily incursions and constant military movement, while entire neighborhoods—particularly the eastern district and Al-Hadaf—report significant damage to infrastructure and private property.
The Israeli assault has forced the displacement of over 22,000 residents, with preliminary economic losses estimated at more than $300 million due to the widespread destruction of shops, streets, and public facilities.
Since the beginning of the offensive on January 21, 40 Palestinians have been killed in Jenin, with dozens more injured or arrested, as live fire continues to be used within the camp.
As the Israeli offensive on Jenin and its refugee camp enters its 115th day, the assault on Tulkarem and its surrounding camps persists, now entering its 109th consecutive day, with ongoing destruction and forced displacement in both Tulkarm city and the Nur Shams refugee camp.
This morning, demolition operations continued around Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque, with reports indicating that 20 homes were destroyed in the past week. Several homes that had been forcibly evacuated were also blown up.
Areas such as Al-Manshiya, Al-Masakh, Al-Jami'a, Al-I'da, and Al-Shuhada are targeted as part of a broader plan to demolish over 100 homes in the two camps.
Israeli occupation forces continue their raids, blocking off city streets with military vehicles, creating major disruptions. In northern Tulkarem, troops seized residential buildings, converting them into military posts after evicting the residents.
The ongoing assault has resulted in 13 Palestinian deaths, including a child and two women (one pregnant), with dozens more injured or detained. The destruction of homes, businesses, and infrastructure continues unabated.
More than 4,200 families, or over 25,000 people, have been displaced, while over 400 homes have been completely destroyed and 2,500 others damaged. The camps are nearly empty as Israeli forces seal off their entrances.
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