Palestinians who have been forced to leave their homes due to the Israeli military offensive share their experiences. Ashraf recounts that he has been away from his home for ten days, while Jader, a resident of Nur Shams, has stayed away from the camp for fear of snipers and ambushes, watching as military reinforcements arrived in the area. Local authorities and OCHA report that several homes in the area have been destroyed, with dozens of houses demolished.
An anonymous military source explains that the presence in the area is due to the existence of terrorists in the region. The investigation into the death of 2-year-old Palestinian girl Laila Muhamad Ayman at the hands of an Israeli soldier is still ongoing. This incident adds to the tragic toll of 13 Palestinian children killed in the region in 2025, many of them during the offensive known as 'Iron Wall'.
The Israeli military offensive has caused the displacement of over 40,000 Palestinians in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Faraa, marking the largest population movement since 1967 according to UNRWA. The military actions have left a trail of devastation, with multiple buildings destroyed and families forced to leave their homes.
The mayor of Jenin, Mohamed Jarrar, highlights that the situation within the camp remains uncertain, while thousands of people have fled. There is concern that Israel seeks to weaken the refugee camps in the West Bank, where a significant part of the Palestinian population resides, rooted in areas that now belong to Israel since 1948.
Despite the uncertainty about the duration of the Israeli military presence in the region, the forces continue to operate in response to the presence of militants in the area. The civilian population remains trapped amid these actions, with reports of property damage and a lack of clarity about the future.
