Israeli Military Operations Displace Tens of Thousands in West Bank

The largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since 1967 has left homes destroyed and refugee camps uninhabitable, raising concerns of a humanitarian crisis.

• Over 40,000 Palestinians have fled their homes in the northern West Bank due to Israeli military operations targeting militant groups in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams refugee camps.
• The Israeli army denies issuing evacuation orders but displaced residents report being told to leave by soldiers using loudspeakers or direct instructions.
• The military operations have destroyed critical infrastructure, including roads, water systems, and homes, rendering many areas uninhabitable, according to humanitarian officials and the United Nations.
• The displacement has drawn parallels to the 1948 Nakba, as many of the affected residents are descendants of refugees from that period, deepening historical trauma.
• Israel states the campaign is aimed at countering threats from militant groups, but Palestinians fear it is a step toward permanent displacement and greater Israeli control over the territory.

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