Israeli forces escalate 'sadistic' assault on West Bank towns

That Israeli army have maintained their assault on Tulkarm city and its refugee camp for 100 days, with the nearby Nour Shams camp under attack for 87 days.

The prolonged offensive in the occupied West Bank has caused severe damage to infrastructure and civilian property.

• Night raids and arrests: Witnesses reported to the Paletinian news agency Wafa that the Israeli army has intensified military activity overnight on Tuesday. Israeli forces arrested Civil Defence officer Ahed Fathallah Al-Hamshari and Wissam Issam Odeh, while former detainee Hadi Al-Hamshari’s home was raided and vandalised.

• Demolition orders issued: Israeli authorities have told Palestinians residents of plans to demolish 106 homes across Tulkarm and Nour Shams camps, with 15 buildings already destroyed in Nour Shams’ Manshiyya neighbourhood. Overnight, 19 more buildings—housing over 50 families—were marked for demolition, with residents given two hours to evacuate.

• Humanitarian access blocked: Despite prior coordination, Red Crescent teams and civilians face obstruction, with soldiers firing live rounds and sound grenades at those attempting to retrieve belongings.

• Governor condemns "sadism": Tulkarm Governor Abdullah Kamil accused Israeli forces of "true sadism," warning of forced displacement under false security pretexts. He urged international intervention to halt the aggression.

• Mounting casualties and displacement: The offensive has killed 13 Palestinians, including a child and two women (one eight months pregnant), with over 4,200 families, which amounts to around 25,000 people being displaced. At least 396 homes have been fully destroyed, and 2,573 partially damaged.

• Military expansion: Israeli forces have seized homes along Nablus Street, converting them into barracks while deploying bulldozers and armoured vehicles across the area.