Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have set ablaze Palestinian homes in Jenin during a ceasefire. Reports indicate that IOF soldiers have erected Hebrew signs on forcibly made roads after destroying numerous homes in the Jenin refugee camp and surrounding areas. This escalation of military operations in the occupied West Bank, particularly in northern cities like Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas, has led to mass evacuations amid systematic destruction.
### Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Jenin
The fires raging through the Jenin refugee camp have forced a massive exodus of residents, compounding their suffering amid the ongoing aggression. Eyewitnesses recount harrowing stories of Israeli forces shooting civilians attempting to return to inspect their homes in the camp. This brutal Zionist assault has exacerbated the plight of those who fled their homes.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that three Palestinians sustained injuries due to continuous attacks on the camp. As Israeli forces intensify their military presence, residents face uncertainty and fear as their communities are ravaged by violence and displacement.
### UNRWA Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has sounded the alarm on the increasing forced displacement of Palestinians in the northern West Bank. Approximately 40,000 refugees have been displaced since mid-2023, with the Jenin refugee camp nearly emptied due to Israel’s relentless onslaught.
Israeli forces have launched a prolonged assault on Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas, resulting in dozens of Palestinian casualties and detentions. The military occupation has ramped up its violations against civilians, including home invasions, looting, and the destruction of properties.
Amidst these atrocities, the Palestinian Ministry of Economy revealed that Israeli forces demolished 48 economic structures out of a total of 126 buildings in the West Bank during January 2025. The stringent restrictions on movement and the conversion of civilian structures into military outposts and sniper positions further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
