Ramallah: The Palestinian foreign ministry has condemned large-scale Israeli demolition operations and forced displacement in the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of the city of Tulkarm, in the occupied West Bank.
According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry issued a statement in Ramallah on Wednesday, asserting that these actions are part of a systematic Israeli policy aimed at emptying refugee camps, undermining the foundations of the Palestinian cause, and destroying Palestinian social cohesion and ties to the land. The ministry described the demolitions and forced evictions as serious violations of international law and basic human rights, labeling them as an additional crime against Palestinian refugees. They also stated that these measures represent a continuation of the Nakba-the mass displacement of Palestinians that began in 1948-which, according to the ministry, has never ended.
The statement further highlighted that Israeli forces continue to impose a tight siege on refugee camps in the Tulkarm area. Specifically, it mentioned that 25 buildings were demolished on Tuesday alone in the Nur Shams camp, leading to the forced displacement of about 100 families in a single day.
The Palestinian foreign ministry has called on the international community and human rights organizations to act immediately to halt the demolitions, protect civilians and their homes, ensure the unhindered operation of humanitarian organizations, and hold those responsible to account.