On Monday evening, Israeli forces invaded the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank’s northwestern region, and set fire to a house, resulting in widespread flames.
Eyewitnesses stated that the house is in the Al-Manshiyya neighborhood at the center of the refugee camp and belongs to the displaced Ghannam family.
Late Sunday night, three Palestinians were injured, one seriously, after the Israeli army carried out a drone strike in the Tulkarem refugee camp.
This escalation comes amid a strict siege imposed by Israeli forces on the Nur Shams refugee camp, now under continuous assault for the 149th consecutive day.
The invasion was carried out by a heavy deployment of military vehicles and infantry units, which have turned civilian homes into military outposts after forcing residents to evacuate. The soldiers also fired many live rounds at anyone attempting to approach the refugee camp.
In recent days, Nur Shams has witnessed extensive demolitions targeting dozens of residential buildings, part of an Israeli plan to destroy 106 structures in both Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps.
Of these, 48 buildings have already been razed in Nur Shams alone, resulting in widespread devastation and the leveling of entire streets, cutting off neighborhoods from one another.
Meanwhile, on Monday evening, Israeli forces abducted Palestinian citizen Hakim Salman after invading his apartment in the southern district of Tulkarem city. Several youths in the area were also detained, subjected to searches and abuse, and had their motorcycles confiscated.
The Israeli military offensive in Tulkarem and the Nur Shams refugee camp has triggered a profound humanitarian crisis marked by mass displacement and widespread structural devastation.
As of early July 2025, more than 25,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced, with over 5,000 families uprooted from their homes under conditions often described as violent and chaotic.
These expulsions have taken place amid military incursions involving armored vehicles, live ammunition, and sweeping lockdowns that prevent reentry or rescue efforts.
The destruction of residential infrastructure has been staggering. More than 600 homes have been razed to the ground, while at least 2,573 additional structures—including shops, public buildings, and vehicles—have suffered partial damage.
Within Tulkarem refugee camp itself, a targeted demolition plan has placed 104 buildings at risk, encompassing approximately 400 residential units. Bulldozers have leveled entire blocks, severed roads and isolated neighborhoods, effectively fragmenting the social and urban fabric of the area.
These operations have transformed large swathes of the camp into militarized zones, marked by makeshift barriers and tactical outposts positioned within civilian dwellings.
Residents have not only lost shelter but are now contending with long-term displacement, loss of property, and ongoing psychological trauma. The intensity and duration of the offensive underscore the urgent need for international attention and accountability.
In addition, Israeli forces executed two Palestinian young men, and wounded another, on Sunday, after besieging two homes in the village of Salem, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank.
Since the beginning of the year, Israeli forces and colonizers have killed 170 Palestinian citizens in the occupied West Bank, including 30 children and 6 women.
Occupation forces have killed 59 Palestinians in Jenin, 30 in Nablus, 26 in Tubas, 17 in Tulkarem, 10 in Hebron, 9 in Ramallah, 6 in Bethlehem, 5 in Jerusalem, 4 in Qalqilia, 3 in Salfit, and 1 in Jericho.
