Israeli Military Expels 40,000 Palestinians in Major West Bank Operation

The unprecedented campaign targets refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams, drawing international condemnation and fears of annexation.

The Israeli military has launched its largest operation in decades in the occupied West Bank, expelling 40,000 Palestinians from refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that troops are preparing for an extended presence in the region, with displaced residents barred from returning to their homes.
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have expressed grave concerns over the rising violence, loss of civilian lives, and lack of access to basic necessities for displaced individuals.
Israeli forces have demolished homes and infrastructure in the camps, citing security measures against explosives and armed groups, while Palestinian factions accuse Israel of seeking to annex the territory by force.
The ongoing operation, which began in January, has resulted in at least 51 Palestinian deaths, including children, and three Israeli soldier fatalities.