Israeli Raids in West Bank Intensify, Causing Widespread Displacement and Damage
Residents of the heavily targeted Jenin refugee camp vow to resist despite the ongoing conflict and destruction.
- Israel has been conducting near-nightly raids in the West Bank, particularly in the Jenin refugee camp, as part of what it describes as counterterrorism operations.
- Israeli authorities report at least 158 arrests, while Palestinian officials claim at least 330 residents have been arrested and 67 people killed, including an 8-year-old child.
- The raids have caused significant damage to the camp's infrastructure, with electricity lines damaged, water tanks punctured, and roads destroyed.
- Approximately 80% of the camp's 17,000 residents have temporarily relocated to the surrounding city due to the ongoing raids.
- Despite the destruction and displacement, residents of the camp vow to resist and remain in their homes.