Hundreds Displaced as Israeli Military Operation Intensifies in Jenin Refugee Camp

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In a dramatic escalation of military action, hundreds of residents have fled the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank amid an ongoing Israeli military operation entering its third day. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched the assault, code-named Iron Wall, with the goal of targeting Palestinian militants following recent tensions marked by violence against Israeli civilians.

Witnesses describe chaos as Israeli forces reportedly used loudspeakers and drones to order civilians to evacuate. Local residents, such as 65-year-old Saleh Ammar, reported being forced out of their homes and witnessing heavy machinery entering the camp, further escalating fears of widespread destruction. Ammar expressed deep frustration at both the Israeli military actions and the involvement of the Palestinian Authority (PA), which he claims has also targeted residents.

The IDF spokesperson, Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, defended the operation, emphasizing the need to prevent militant regrouping. However, he indicated that clashes were occurring in civilian areas, including mosques and hospitals, complicating the military’s objectives.

Reports suggest that around 2,000 individuals have evacuated the camp under pressure from the military, which is conducting extensive operations throughout the West Bank, including setting up additional checkpoints. Humanitarian groups, including the Palestinian Red Crescent, have been working to assist those fleeing, although access has become increasingly difficult due to ongoing military actions.

The recent violence follows a ceasefire deal in Gaza, raising concerns about the coordinated escalation between Israeli forces and local Palestinian factions. The situation remains fluid, with calls for humanitarian assistance growing as many families find themselves without basic needs.

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