- Israeli forces intensified military operations in the Jenin refugee camp, demolishing 23 buildings allegedly used by militants. The structures reportedly contained weapons, explosives labs and observation posts.
- The operation began on Jan. 21, with nearly all 20,000 Jenin residents displaced over the past two months due to ongoing violence.
- At least 25 Palestinians have been killed, including nine armed group members, a 73-year-old man and a 2-year-old girl, with dozens of weapons and hundreds of explosive devices seized.
Israeli forces intensified military operations in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, demolishing 23 buildings that the military says were used by militants. Israeli officials reported the structures contained weapons, explosives labs and observation posts.
Footage from the area shows large explosions and thick smoke rising over the densely populated camp. The United Nations reported that nearly all of Jenin’s 20,000 residents have been displaced since November 2024 due to the ongoing violence.
Casualties reported as fighting continues
Palestinian officials said at least 25 people have been killed since the operation began on Jan. 21, including nine members of armed groups, a 73-year-old man and a 2-year-old girl. The Israeli military claims it has killed more than 35 militants and detained over 100 individuals.
Israeli airstrikes also targeted the nearby city of Qabatiya, striking what officials described as a terrorist cell preparing an attack. The strike reportedly caused secondary explosions, indicating explosives were inside the targeted vehicle.
Military operations expand beyond Jenin
The Israeli military has expanded its operations beyond Jenin, with security forces now moving into other West Bank cities, including Tulkarem and Tamun. Officials said the military seized dozens of weapons and neutralized hundreds of explosive devices in the region.
The Palestinian Authority is calling for an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting and urged the United States to intervene. Hamas, which governs Gaza, called for increased resistance against Israel following the latest demolitions.
No timeline for withdrawal
Israeli officials say security forces will remain in the area until all objectives are met but have not provided a timeline for the operation’s end. The situation remains volatile as both sides continue to accuse each other of escalating violence in the region.
