Israeli forces have been conducting a sequence of operations within the northern West Financial institution for the previous two weeks, with prolonged raids in Tubas, Jenin and Tulkarm. All three cities have a heavy presence of armed factions together with Hamas, the Iranian-backed Islamic Jihad and Fatah.
Heavy clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters have been reported. On the identical time, streets and infrastructure in all three cities have suffered in depth injury as Israeli forces have dug up roads and destroyed homes.
Qais Ambar, a resident of the refugee camp in Tulkarm, the place two Palestinians have been killed throughout a raid on Tuesday, stated individuals had been pressured to flee as their houses have been destroyed, leaving many looking for shelter in metropolis mosques.