The occupation forces demolish residential buildings in Tulkarm as the aggression enters its 131st day.

As the first day of Eid al-Adha approaches, Israeli occupation forces continue their aggression on the city of Tulkarm and its camp for the 131st consecutive day, and on the 118th day in the Nur Shams camp, amid a widespread field escalation that began this morning with the demolition of dozens of residential buildings.

Local sources reported that Israeli bulldozers began a large-scale demolition operation in Tulkarm camp this morning, targeting dozens of residential buildings. This is part of an Israeli plan to demolish 106 buildings in both Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps, including 58 buildings in Tulkarm camp alone, comprising more than 250 housing units and dozens of commercial establishments concentrated in the Balawneh and Akasha neighborhoods, with a large deployment of infantry units inside and around the camp.

Ten days ago, the occupation forces notified camp residents of the immediate demolition order, giving them only three hours to enter their homes and evacuate their belongings. They were subjected to arbitrary measures of persecution, harassment, detention, and live ammunition, despite having obtained prior coordination for entry.

In a related development, the sound of massive explosions was heard in the Nour Shams camp, east of the city, and columns of smoke were seen rising from the blast site. It was not possible to determine the details of what was happening there due to the siege imposed on the camp by the occupation forces, accompanied by heavy gunfire.

This comes as a continuation of the ongoing demolition of residential buildings in the Nour Shams camp over the past few days, resulting in the demolition of more than 20 buildings as part of the occupation's plan to demolish 48 buildings in Nour Shams, under the pretext of opening roads and changing the geographical features of the two camps.

Meanwhile, the occupation forces continue to impose a tight siege on the two camps and their surroundings, deploying in alleys, neighborhoods, and entrances, preventing residents from reaching their homes to check on them or retrieve their belongings, and firing directly at anyone who attempts to approach.

Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces continue to seize a number of residential buildings on Nablus Street and the northern neighborhood of the city, specifically those facing Tulkarm refugee camp. The forces forcibly evacuated their residents and converted them into military barracks, some of which have been under Israeli control for more than three months. Heavy machinery and bulldozers have been deployed in the vicinity.

In a related context, the city and its suburbs are witnessing intensive, 24-hour activity by occupation forces' vehicles and infantry squads, patrolling the main streets and neighborhoods, obstructing the movement of citizens and vehicles, provocatively honking their horns and driving against traffic. They also set up surprise checkpoints, subjecting citizens to arrest, inspection, interrogation, and abuse.

Nablus Road, which connects the Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps, has also suffered extensive damage due to earth mounds placed by the occupation forces several months ago, obstructing vehicle movement and exacerbating the suffering of residents.

This aggression has so far resulted in the deaths of 13 civilians, including a child and two women, one of whom was eight months pregnant. Dozens of injuries and arrests have also been reported, as well as widespread destruction of infrastructure, homes, shops, and vehicles.

According to the latest data, the escalation has displaced more than 5,000 families from the two camps, representing over 25,000 citizens. At least 400 homes have been completely destroyed, and 2,573 others have been partially damaged. The entrances to the two camps remain blocked with barriers, transforming them into almost lifeless areas.