Nur Shams eviction and demolition (Iron Wall)

09 February, 2025

West Bank, Tulkarm, Nur Shams

At least 3 martyred

In the context of the large-scale campaign throughout the occupied West Bank following the January 19 ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ('Iron Wall' in Jenin and Tulkarm), the Israeli army has increased its violence and repression against Palestinians camps.

On February 9, the Israeli army has been besieging and attacking the Nur Shams Refugee Camp in the city of Tulkarm.

The Israeli bulldozers destroyed much of the camp’s infrastructure, cutting off electricity, water and internet services. Homes, businesses and vehicles were also damaged, particularly in Al-Manshiya and Jabal Al-Salihin, then they extend the destruction to the camp’s inner streets.
Three people, including an 8-month pregnant woman, lost their lives when Israeli soldiers opened fire directly on thier vehicle or bombed their house on the camp.
Israeli soldiers raided homes in the camp and forcibly removed civilians from their homes : hundreds of Palestinian women, children and elderly civilians were forced to migrate along muddy roads dug by the Israeli army, carrying with them the few belongings they could take.
During their forced displacement, many residents described the harrowing ordeal of being held in rain and mud for hours. Young men and adults, in particular, were subjected to physical searches, ill-treatment and prolonged detention before being allowed to leave
Vehicles cannot move along some streets because the Israeli army's is digging up the roads.
Israeli soldiers turned back a group of Palestinian civilians who left the camp and proceeded to where their relatives would pick them up in vehicles.
Gunfire and explosions can be heard from the camp due to clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian armed resistance groups.
The Israeli army raided Palestinian houses, then moved their resident to another house. They detained some people and forced residents to leave the camp.
Israeli army declared a curfew in the camp
Displacement has been particularly severe in neighborhoods such as Al-Maslakh, Al-Manshiya, Jabal Al-Salihin and Jabal Al-Nasr, which are now almost deserted.
Families have been directed to various locations, including the city of Tulkarem, the suburb of Dhanaba and the city of Anabta.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society is assisting elderly residents and those in need of medical care by relocating them to safer areas.
The Emergency Committee of Nour Shams refugee camp announced on Fbryary 10 that half of the camp's residents had fled, while 200 homes had been completely destroyed and 120 others partially damaged.

People were then forced to leave under threat.

On April 12-13, 2025

▪️ The assault on Nour Shams Camp has entered its 63rd day. ▪️ Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported as military reinforcements, including infantry and armored vehicles, entered the camp. ▪️ The camp remains besieged, with homes in Al-Mahjar neighborhood raided and young men detained for field interrogations. ▪️ Bulldozers destroyed roads and damaged gravesites near the cemetery bridge area. ▪️ In nearby Tulkarem Camp, soldiers were deployed in the Abu Al-Foul neighborhood, firing flares and conducting searches.

Casualties and Displacement for Tulkarm and Nur Shams

▪️ 13 Palestinians have been martyred, including a child and two women—one of them eight months pregnant. ▪️ Dozens have been injured or arrested since the start of the campaign. ▪️ Over 4,000 families from Tulkarm and Nour Shams Camps have been forcibly displaced, along with dozens more from the northern city neighborhoods. ▪️ 396 homes have been completely destroyed and 2,573 partially damaged in Tulkarem and Nour Shams. ▪️ Dirt barriers continue to seal off entrances and alleyways in both camps.

On April 23, According to the Tulkarm Media Committee, Israeli occupation forces have completely destroyed 396 homes, partially damaged 2,573 others, and burned 300 shops in Tulkarm and the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied WestBank.

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Exile of Palestinians in the West Bank continues under Israeli occupation Déplacement forcé des habitants du camp de Nour Shams en raison de l’agression israélienne

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Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Footage documents widespread destruction in the Nour Shams camp in Tulkarm

Israeli armored caterpillar excavator continue their wide-scale razing of Palestinian homes during the ongoing invasion in Nur Shams refugee camp

14 May, 2025

Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli forces blow up several residential homes in Nour Shams refugee camp

In Nour Shams, a displaced woman from Nur Shams Camp, was unable to take any of her belongings except for a photo of her late sister

5 March, 2025

Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: In Nur Shams, a young man retrieved almonds from a tree inside his demolished home

In Nur Shams Israeli forces continue their wide-scale razing of Palestinian homes after forcibly expelling their residents

2 March, 2025

Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli army continuing the wide-scale destruction of Nur Shams camp

Israeli forces gave Palestinians only a few hours to gather their belongings before demolishing their homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp

26 February, 2025

Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli forces ordered the evacuation of residents, journalists, and medical crews from Nour Shams

Testimony of a resident of Nur shams Camp about the repeated invasions and massive destruction caused by the Israeli raids

13 February, 2025

Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli bulldozers raze infrastructure and streets amid their ongoing invasion of the Nur Shams

Israeli D9 bulldozer and 2 966 Wheeled Loaders destroying a road, car and wall in the Al-Saleheen neighborhood, Nour Shams camp

10 February, 2025

Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli forced the Palestinian families to evacuate their houses in Nour Shams under heavy rain and cold

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Reason evoked to demolish the camp

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Nur Shams eviction and demolition (Iron Wall)

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Footage documents widespread destruction in the Nour Shams camp in Tulkarm

Isreli soldiers open heavy fire inside the Nur Shams refugee camp

Nur Shams Before / After Israeli Iron Wall operation of occupation and demolition

Israeli forces burn a residential home in the Nour Shams refugee camp

Israeli forces set fire to a Palestinian-owned home in Nur Shams camp

A walk through the Nour Shams refugee camp in Tulkarm systematically demolished by Israeli occupation forces

The occupation forces continue demolition operations in the Nur Shams camp east of Tulkarm

Israeli bulldozers continue to destroy homes in Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarm city

In Nur ShamsI camp, Israeli excavators continues to demolish, one by one, the homes of Palestinians

Bulldozers wreak havoc in Nur Shams camp, leaving families homeless

Israeli bulldozers continue the demolition of homes in Nur Shams refugee camp

IDF footage of the systematic destruction in Nur shams camp on the "Wonderful world" music

Israeli bulldozers continue to knock down Palestinian-owned properties in Nur Shams camp

Israeli army bulldozers continue their systematic demolitions of homes in the Nour Shams RC

Israeli forces set fire to a house inside Nur Shams camp in Tulkarm

Israeli armored caterpillar excavator continue their wide-scale razing of Palestinian homes during the ongoing invasion in Nur Shams refugee camp

Israeli forces blow up several residential homes in Nour Shams refugee camp

Painful scenes of forced displacement continue in the Nur Shams R.C.

Residents of Nur Shams R.C. retrieving some of their belongings from their homes before being demolished

Scenes of massive destruction continue to emerge from the heart of Nur Shams Camp

Palestinian residents of Nur Shams began evacuating after receiving a demolition order from the Israeli army

Israeli army bulldozers demolishing Palestinian homes in the Nur Shams R.C.

Israeli soldiers harassing Nur Shams residents retrieving belongings before demolitions

12 y/o Minnatullah Riyad watched as Israeli forces demolished buildings in the Nur Shams RC

Israeli forces give Nur Shams residents two-hour notice before demolitions of over 100 building

Israeli bulldozers and excavators are destroying Nur Shams day and night

"I couldn't go with my family to retrieve our belongings because I was at school."

Palestinian residents of Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarm continue evacuating their homes under threat of demolition

‘People are lost,’ – Israeli forces demolish over 100 homes in Nur Shams camp in West Bank

Nur Shams demolition exceeds military plan

Israel continues demolishing homes in Nour Shams Camp

Palestinians gathering belongings before Israeli demolitions in Nur Shams camp

Israeli soldiers arrested around 300 Nur Shams resident while they tried to retrieve their beloongings

The Israeli army arrested and abused of dozens of civilian in Nur shams R.C.

A Palestinian woman documents the desecration of Al-Sabireen Mosque by Israeli occupation soldiers in Nur Shams

The entire population on the Nur Shams R.C. is displaced while Israeli are erasing all homes

Homes lost and roads built in the Israeli “Iron Wall” operation reshape Nur Shams camp

Huge destruction left by the Israeli army in the Abu Obeida neighborhood of Nur Shams

Israeli continue to raze Palestinian homes after expelling their residents in Nur Shams

Testimony about the widespread destruction caused by the Israeli forces in Nur Shams

Israeli set fire to house in the Nour Shams camp on the 35th day of their aggression

Israeli operation of destruction in Nur Shams camp continues

Israeli continue to raze Palestinian homes after expelling their residents during the aggression on Nur Shams

House collapses on an Israeli bulldozer in Nour Shams

The Israeli destruction and vandalism have affected 50 residential units in Nur Shams

Israeli forces continue destroying dozens of homes in Tulkarm city in Nour Shams camp

The Israeli army has demolished several residential buildings in Al-Manshiyya neighborhood in the Nur Shams camp

An elderly man breaks down in tears upon returning to Nur Shams refugee camp to inspect his desroyed home

Massive destruction in Nur Shams as the Israeli army wipes out an entire part of the camp

In Nour Shams, a displaced woman from Nur Shams Camp, was unable to take any of her belongings except for a photo of her late sister

In Nur Shams, a young man retrieved almonds from a tree inside his demolished home

Nur Shams families get 30-minute notice before home demolitions by Israeli bulldozers

Reporting on the wide-scale demolition carried out by Israeli forces against Palestinian homes in Nur Shams

View of massive destruction of Palestinian homes and infrastructure by Israeli "Iron Wall" operation

Israeli Iron Wall operations : 35th day of destruction in Tulkarm and 21 days in Nur Shams

A resident of Nur Shams stands before the ruins of his home, watching his dreams crumble along with the rubble

In Nur Shams Israeli forces continue their wide-scale razing of Palestinian homes after forcibly expelling their residents

Israeli army continuing the wide-scale destruction of Nur Shams camp

An Israeli D9 bulldozer and a 966 Wheel Loader destroying the Nur Shams Camp Infrastructure and buildings

Israeli bulldozers start demolishing 11 residential buildings to construct a new road in Nur Shams RC

Israeli Caterpillar 349 armored excavator destroying buildings in the Nur Shams Camp

Displaced Palestinians watch their homes being knocked down by Israeli in Nur Shams RC

Israeli forces continue to set homes ablaze in the Nur Shams refugee camp

Israeli troops set fire to Palestinian homes in Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarm

In Nur Shams houses have been torched, demolished, and critical infrastructure destroyed by Israeli Army

"Israeli forces gave Palestinians only hours to gather belongings before demolishing their homes

Palestinian journalist Wafeya Abdel Al-Hadi reports on Israeli forces' large-scale demolition in Nur Shams

Palestinian journalist Roaa Draidi reports on the wide-scale demolition campaign carried in Nur Shams

Ambulance crews transport an elderly Palestinian woman from Nour Shams before Israeli massive destruction

Israeli forces continue to destroy and sabotage the main street in Nour Shams camp

Israeli forces gave Palestinians only a few hours to gather their belongings before demolishing their homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp

Israeli forces ordered the evacuation of residents, journalists, and medical crews from Nour Shams

Israeli soldiers forcibly expel Palestinians from their homes after threatening to demolish them

Karam, a child from Nur Shams refugee camp, helps his family evacuate their damaged shop

Residents of Nour Shams RC take out their belongings before the Israeli forces begin demolishing their homes

Israeli army bulldozers are on the way to Nour Shams refugee camp to carry out massive home demolitions