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Israeli Military Operation in Jenin Displaces Thousands and Destroys Infrastructure

The large-scale offensive in the West Bank refugee camp has left Jenin nearly deserted, with widespread destruction and escalating tensions.

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Israeli military members walk during an Israeli army operation in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 3, 2025.
Israeli soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint where the military said an attacker fired at an army base near the village of Tayasir in the northern West Bank, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. At least six soldiers were injured, and the attacker was killed by Israeli fire. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
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Overview

  • The Israeli military's 'Operation Iron Wall' has forcibly displaced over 15,000 residents from the Jenin refugee camp, with nearly 90% of the camp's population fleeing their homes.
  • At least 20 buildings, including residential structures, were destroyed in simultaneous explosions, with Israeli forces citing the targeting of 'terrorist infrastructure.'
  • The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that 70 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank this year, including civilians such as a 73-year-old man and a two-year-old girl.
  • The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have expressed concern over the escalating violence, with UNRWA warning of severe shortages of essential supplies in Jenin.
  • Israeli officials have indicated that military operations in the West Bank will continue, raising fears of further displacement and destruction in the region.