Occupation extends military closure and siege of Nur Shams camp until the end of March

The commander of the occupation army in the West Bank, Major General Avi Bolot, signed a military order to extend the restriction of movement and declare Nur Shams camp a closed military zone, in a move indicating a possible security escalation in the region during the next two months.

This decision, which is the 8th extension for 2026, clearly indicates the occupation's intention to extend its military operation in the camp located in Tulkarm city until the end of next March, amidst the continuation of systematic restrictive policies.

The document issued by the occupation army command specified a set of strict restrictions that will be applied on the ground, directly targeting Nur Shams camp. The decision is effective from its signing date on January 30, 2026, until March 31, 2026, at 23:59.

The imposed restrictions include preventing anyone from entering or exiting the cordoned-off area except with a special permit, with the exception of the occupation's army and police forces, thereby completely isolating the camp from its surroundings.

This military order confirms the continuation of the siege and restriction policy on the residents of Nur Shams camp, as the occupation forces continue their field operations and destruction of infrastructure, exacerbating the humanitarian conditions for Palestinian citizens inside the besieged camp.