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Days of Palestine
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Israel Occupation Demolishes 106 Palestinian Homes in West Bank
DaysofPal- The Israeli occupation forces launched a massive demolition campaign on Tuesday morning, targeting Palestinian homes in the Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps in the northern West Bank. According to Israeli Channel 14, the Israeli occupation forces began demolishing 106 buildings as part of an ongoing military operation in the area that has spanned several months. Tulkarm Governor Abdullah Kamil confirmed that 15 housing units were destroyed in Nur Shams camp alone, condemning the actions as 'a reflection of the sadistic and criminal mindset' of the Israeli occupation. 'These demolitions are not about security,' Kamil stated, 'but about inflicting suffering and enforcing forced displacement.' Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli bulldozers razed several multi-story buildings in the Al-Manshiya neighborhood of Nur Shams camp on Monday afternoon. The demolitions followed prior notices issued by Israeli occupation forces last Thursday, which were accompanied by maps highlighting targeted buildings and shared with the Palestinian Authority. On Monday evening, six additional homes were marked for demolition under the pretext of 'military purposes.' The demolitions are part of an intensified Israeli campaign that has continued for 99 consecutive days in Tulkarem and 86 days in Nur Shams camp. The operations include widespread raids, arrests, and the militarization of residential areas, with bulldozers and armored vehicles stationed throughout the region. The humanitarian toll is mounting. Local officials report that more than 4,200 families—over 25,000 individuals—have been forcibly displaced from the camps. A total of 396 homes have been destroyed, with an additional 2,573 partially damaged. In many cases, residential buildings along Nablus Street and nearby areas have been seized and turned into Israeli military outposts after residents were evicted. At least 13 Palestinians have been killed during the ongoing assault, including a child and two women, one of whom was eight months pregnant. Dozens more have been injured or arrested. Palestinian officials and rights groups are warning that the scale of destruction and displacement in Tulkarem and Nur Shams amounts to collective punishment and violates international law. Shortlink for this post:
Arab News
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Charity kitchen brings hope to displaced Palestinians
TULKARM: At a makeshift kitchen inside a city office building, volunteers rub paprika, oil and salt on slabs of chicken before arraying them on trays and slipping them into an oven. Once the meat is done, it is divided into portions and tucked into plastic foam containers along with piles of yellow rice scooped from large steel pots. The unpaid chefs at the Yasser Arafat Charity Kitchen in Tulkarm hope their labors will bring joy to displaced Palestinians trying to mark Ramadan. An Israeli military raid launched in the West Bank weeks ago has uprooted more than 40,000 people. Israel says it was meant to stamp out militancy in the occupied region, which has experienced a surge of violence since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. The raid has been deadly and destructive, emptying several urban refugee camps that house descendants of Palestinians who fled wars with Israel decades ago. The refugees have been told they will not be allowed to return for a year. In the meantime, many of them have no access to kitchens, are separated from their communities, and are struggling to mark the end of the daily Ramadan fast with what are typically lavish meals. 'The situation is difficult,' said Abdullah Kamil, governor of the Tulkarm area. He said some are drawing hope from the charity kitchen, which has expanded its usual operations to provide daily meals for up to 700 refugees, an effort to 'meet the needs of the people, especially during the month of Ramadan.' For Mansour Awfa, 60, the meals are a bright spot in a dark time. He fled from the Tulkarm refugee camp in early February and does not know when he can return. 'This is the house where I was raised, where I lived, and where I spent my life,' he said of the camp. 'I'm not allowed to go there.' Awfa, his wife, and four children live in a relative's city apartment, where they sleep on thin mattresses on the floor. 'Where do we go? Where is there to go?' he asked. 'But thanks to God, we await meals and aid from some warmhearted people.'
Boston Globe
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
A charity kitchen brings hope to displaced Palestinians in the West Bank during Ramadan
Advertisement The raid has been deadly and destructive, emptying out several urban refugee camps that house descendants of Palestinians who fled wars with Israel decades ago. The refugees have been told they will not be allowed to return for a year. In the meantime, many of them have no access to kitchens, are separated from their communities, and are struggling to mark the end of the daily Ramadan fast with what are typically lavish meals. 'The situation is difficult,' said Abdullah Kamil, governor of the Tulkarem area. He said some are drawing hope from the charity kitchen, which has expanded its usual operations to provide daily meals for up to 700 refugees, an effort to 'meet the needs of the people, especially during the month of Ramadan.' For Mansour Awfa, 60, the meals are a bright spot in a dark time. He fled from the Tulkarem refugee camp in early February and does not know when he can return. 'This is the house where I was raised, where I lived, and where I spent my life,' he said of the camp. 'I'm not allowed to go there.' Awfa, his wife and four children have been living in a relative's city apartment, where they sleep on thin mattresses on the floor. 'Where do we go? Where is there to go?' he asked. 'But thanks to God, we are waiting to receive meals and aid from some warmhearted people.' Advertisement
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
A charity kitchen brings hope to displaced Palestinians in the West Bank during Ramadan
TULKAREM, West Bank (AP) — At a makeshift kitchen inside a city office building, volunteers rub paprika, oil and salt on slabs of chicken before arraying them on trays and slipping them into an oven. Once the meat is done, it is divided into portions and tucked into plastic foam containers along with piles of yellow rice scooped from large steel pots. The unpaid chefs at the Yasser Arafat Charity Kitchen in the city of Tulkarem are hoping their labors will provide a modicum of joy to displaced Palestinians trying to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. An Israeli military raid launched in the West Bank weeks ago has uprooted more than 40,000 people. Israel says it was meant to stamp out militancy in the occupied region, which has experienced a surge of violence since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The raid has been deadly and destructive, emptying out several urban refugee camps that house descendants of Palestinians who fled wars with Israel decades ago. The refugees have been told they will not be allowed to return for a year. In the meantime, many of them have no access to kitchens, are separated from their communities, and are struggling to mark the end of the daily Ramadan fast with what are typically lavish meals. 'The situation is difficult,' said Abdullah Kamil, governor of the Tulkarem area. He said some are drawing hope from the charity kitchen, which has expanded its usual operations to provide daily meals for up to 700 refugees, an effort to 'meet the needs of the people, especially during the month of Ramadan." For Mansour Awfa, 60, the meals are a bright spot in a dark time. He fled from the Tulkarem refugee camp in early February and does not know when he can return. 'This is the house where I was raised, where I lived, and where I spent my life,' he said of the camp. 'I'm not allowed to go there.' Awfa, his wife and four children have been living in a relative's city apartment, where they sleep on thin mattresses on the floor. 'Where do we go? Where is there to go?' he asked. 'But thanks to God, we are waiting to receive meals and aid from some warmhearted people.'
The Independent
06-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
A charity kitchen brings hope to displaced Palestinians in the West Bank during Ramadan
At a makeshift kitchen inside a city office building, volunteers rub paprika, oil and salt on slabs of chicken before arraying them on trays and slipping them into an oven. Once the meat is done, it is divided into portions and tucked into plastic foam containers along with piles of yellow rice scooped from large steel pots. The unpaid chefs at the Yasser Arafat Charity Kitchen in the city of Tulkarem are hoping their labors will provide a modicum of joy to displaced Palestinians trying to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. An Israeli military raid launched in the West Bank weeks ago has uprooted more than 40,000 people. Israel says it was meant to stamp out militancy in the occupied region, which has experienced a surge of violence since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. The raid has been deadly and destructive, emptying out several urban refugee camps that house descendants of Palestinians who fled wars with Israel decades ago. The refugees have been told they will not be allowed to return for a year. In the meantime, many of them have no access to kitchens, are separated from their communities, and are struggling to mark the end of the daily Ramadan fast with what are typically lavish meals. 'The situation is difficult,' said Abdullah Kamil, governor of the Tulkarem area. He said some are drawing hope from the charity kitchen, which has expanded its usual operations to provide daily meals for up to 700 refugees, an effort to 'meet the needs of the people, especially during the month of Ramadan." For Mansour Awfa, 60, the meals are a bright spot in a dark time. He fled from the Tulkarem refugee camp in early February and does not know when he can return. 'This is the house where I was raised, where I lived, and where I spent my life,' he said of the camp. 'I'm not allowed to go there.' Awfa, his wife and four children have been living in a relative's city apartment, where they sleep on thin mattresses on the floor. 'Where do we go? Where is there to go?' he asked. 'But thanks to God, we are waiting to receive meals and aid from some warmhearted people.'
