On November 5, 2024, Israel had already completely destroyed between 29 and 37 Lebanese border villages. These villages was razed by shelling or explosion, with the historical treasures that were there whose inhabitants are now refugees in their own country. These[ 37 villages have been wiped out](https://m.naharnet.com/stories/en/309075-37-towns-razed-and-40-000-homes-destroyed-in-south-lebanon) across a 120 km stretch from Naqoura to Shebaa. This systematic urbicide creating a no-life zone in South Lebanon. The Israeli army has been booby-trapping and destroying entire neighborhoods in cities and towns in south Lebanon, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported on November 5. Entire streets and neighborhoods in 37 towns have been wiped out and homes have been destroyed. “More than 40,000 residential units have been completely destroyed. This is happening in an area three kilometers deep (from the border) that extends from Naqoura to the outskirts of Khiam” ### Reasons of this destruction campaign Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure near the frontier in a bid to push the Iran-backed group away from the border and allow for its residents to return to northern Israel. However, local officials in Lebanon allege that Israel is pursuing a "systematic destruction" campaign. Lebanon’s National News Agency and its Human Rights Commission have condemned Israel’s actions, with the Commission labeling the destruction in at least eight villages as a "war crime." These claims are supported by satellite images and footage, reportedly showing systematic demolitions by Israeli forces since the cross-border hostilities renewed in late 2023. The demolitions clearing Israel’s ‘first belt’ in Lebanon. Satellite & video analysis shows damage in 30 villages within 3km of the border. At least 12 have had lines of buildings destroyed in controlled detonations. This contributes both to a scorched earth policy but also to a buffer zone for tactical purposes. However, the precedent of urbicide committed in Gaza, and the indiscriminate destruction of archaeological, religious or cultural treasures, suggests a logic of ethnic cleansing. “There are two reasons Israel is using this detonations strategy,” said [retired Lebanese armed forces general Akram Kamal Srawi](https://www.ft.com/content/92b4a83a-c5cf-4354-93e7-645f92e74fbb?accessToken=zwAAAZMIoz8GkdOStKg6xc9DVNOT52RfkudPuw.MEQCICmyGR7ybmbM1ZLJSn69kBapnZuBv5lV_YZnVYPpJktWAiBdkLMKSYMIAFJX5okDqjM8TACsP27fnyHhg9crLTntxA&segmentId=e95a9ae7-622c-6235-5f87-51e412b47e97&shareType=enterprise&shareId=126fa708-5e4c-4816-8bcc-c5ea7e7c2589). The first is to **clear lines of sight for potential incursions** deeper into Lebanon in an area where Hizbollah maintains the upper hand and has caused significant losses for Israel. The second is that Israel has adopted **a scorched earth strategy in order to wage psychological warfare** on Hizbollah’s base people **by televising these detonations and weaken support for the group** — which will never work,” he added Sources : [1](https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20241104-video-shows-massive-detonations-in-lebanon-border-village)  [3](https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1432070/larmee-israelienne-rase-un-cimetiere-a-blida-detruit-une-ecole-et-fait-sauter-des-maisons-a-meis-el-jabal.html) [4](https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x97uosq) [5](https://apnews.com/article/hezbollah-israel-lebanon-buffer-zone-invasion-478f6970b049b3be52cc56c8e14b84e6) *New satellite imagery analysis shows that in a 3-sq-mile area of southern Lebanon, covering Blida, Mhaibib, and southern Meiss el-Jabal, at least 296 buildings have recently been flattened; majority confirmed destroyed by Israeli military. This is a very conservative estimate.*  ## The detroyed villages (Ongoing documentation) ### Mais al-Jabal : After the blowing up of the village by Israeli army, around 70% of Mais al-Jabal is reported to be destroyed, with numerous detonations causing extensive structural damage across the village. Homes were reduced to dust, and large blasts occurred near a vacated hospital. Four elderly residents, aged between 85 and 90, are reportedly trapped in the village, awaiting rescue due to the ongoing instability and destruction. The village’s mayor, Abdul-Monhem Choukair, has accused Israeli forces of conducting a campaign of "systematic destruction," describing the destruction as deliberate. The [White Phosphorus Tracker](https://x.com/Phosphor_Abyad/status/1853518824009498908) (@Phosphor_Abyad) have verified and geolocated 25 White Phosphorus attacks over Meis Al Jabal, over the past year, making it the village most impacted by Israel’s deployment of WP in South Lebanon. ### Baalbek #Minister_of_Culture Sends New Appeal to UNESCO Director-General Regarding Israeli Aggression on People, Heritage, and Historical Sites Subject: Urgent Appeal for the Protection of Lebanese Cultural Heritage Following Recent Destruction Near the Baalbek Site *"Dear Ms. Audrey Azoulay, I write to you today with profound sadness, anger, and concern on behalf of the Lebanese Republic, government, and people, following a serious attack on our esteemed cultural heritage this evening. The Israeli aggression targeted the historic “Manshiyah” building in Baalbek, dating back to the Ottoman era and located near the Baalbek Fortress, causing severe damage in the recent attacks. This building held centuries of history and culture, standing as a living testament to our shared cultural heritage. The loss of this unique landmark, adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an irreparable loss, not only for Lebanon but for all of humanity’s heritage. The Manshiyah was an architectural and historical icon, embodying a living heritage for generations. Its destruction under the current circumstances is a profound loss to us all. We once again call on UNESCO to intervene urgently to protect the remaining heritage sites in Baalbek and the entirety of Lebanese cultural heritage, which faces escalating threats today. While Lebanon remains committed to international agreements, it urgently needs UNESCO’s active intervention to preserve its historical legacy amid the current circumstances. We hope that this message will receive your attention and immediate intervention and that we may work together to protect our precious cultural landmarks. Sincerely, Mohammad Wissam Al-Mortada Minister of Culture"*

On September 25 Israeli forces on Wednesday raided Hebron, and arrested six residents, security sources told the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The military also arrested one man from Idhna, west of Hebron.

*Incident Overview:** **Location:** Safad School, Zaytoun neighborhood, Gaza City. **Date:** September 1, 2024 **Details:** - Israeli warplanes bombed Safad School, which was being used as a shelter by displaced Palestinian families. - Casualties: 11 confirmed dead, including 4 initially killed in the first strike. Many others were severely injured, with some still trapped under the rubble. **Sequence of Events:** - Initial Strike: The first airstrike targeted a police station inside Safad School, completely destroying a wing of the building. - Threats and Subsequent Strikes: During rescue operations, the IDF threatened a second strike, which was followed by a third, preventing the rescue of victims and assuring further casualties and deaths. - The school was also bombed a third time. - Rescue operations were only possible after the third strike. Gaza's Civil Defense noted that at least one woman and one child were still alive after the firsts trike, but had perished after the third. - On September 3, Civil Defense confirmed excavating the bodies of 4 martyrs from the rubble and noted that some people remain missing since the airstrikes. **Impact on Surrounding Area:** - The adjacent Al-Hurriya School was also damaged. - The attack resulted in the of 11, some of which were not identified yet. **Context:** - Safad School was one of many shelters used by hundreds of families. However, due to recent IDF assaults in the Zaytoun area, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) had decreased, though thousands still remained. -The Government Communications Office reported that a total of 172 shelters have been targeted by Israel during the conflict. **Humanitarian Concerns:** - The repeated targeting of school shelters is part of an ongoing policy by Israel, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. - Victims including children injured in the attack were taken to the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, their physical injuries compounded by the lasting psychological trauma of the event. https://x.com/gazanotice/status/1830232018321654237 https://x.com/AnasAlSharif0/status/1830265655830188539

Video Report: Distressed screams were heard from residents trapped inside a residential building near the Al-Amal Hotel in west Gaza, after the building was engulfed in flames following a bombing by Israeli occupation aircraft. Watch the video. https://x.com/qudsn/status/1828962221411410100 Family Tragedy: In a brutal assault last night, the Israeli army targeted the home of Shaker Abdo, who was killed three months ago. This devastating strike resulted in the deaths of Shaker Abdo’s wife, Mai, their young daughters Najwa (5) and Jana (4), as well as his father, Khalil Omar (63). The same attack also claimed the lives of Hossam Omar Abdo (53), his son Muhammad (15), and his daughter Ghazal (10). Source : https://x.com/gazanotice/status/1829796744776860117 Casualty Report: Eight people, including children, were killed, and several others were injured after the targeting of homes belonging to the Jaradah and Abdo families near the Al-Amal Hotel in the Al-Rimal neighborhood of west Gaza City. The martyrs include: - Mohamed Hossam Abdo - Hossam Abdo - Khalil Abdo - Jana Shaker Abdo - Hanin Jaradah - Shaker Abdo's wife (Mai) - 7+8 two daughters of Shaker Abdo (Najwa & Jana) Details here : https://x.com/SafaPs/status/1829042212912484498 VIDEO: Screams of distress from residents inside a residential building in the vicinity of Al-Amal Hotel, west of Gaza, after they were surrounded by fire as a result of its bombing by occupation aircraft. Initial Report: Urgent press coverage indicated that occupation aircraft bombed a residential building near the Al-Amal Hotel in west Gaza City. Initial coverage.https://x.com/qudsn/status/1828957791123280160

Palestinian journalist Mohamed Abd Rabbo and his sister Sumaya, both journalists, were killed this morning when the Israeli occupation army carried out an aerial attack on his apartment in Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, the Palestinian Information Centre reported. They were martyred in a raid targeting her apartment (Abu Dalal family) in the Nuseirat market, central Gaza Strip In a statement, Gaza’s Government Media Office (GMO) said Abd Rabbo worked for Al-Manara Media Company, pointing out that his death brought to 172 the number of the Palestinian journalists killed since the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip started on 7 October 2023. Sumaya Rabbo was a freelance journalist (@sumayaabdrabou) in Media and communication technology and a passionate advocate for women in journalism. [source](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240828-israel-kills-another-palestinian-journalist-in-gaza/) [source](https://x.com/CFWIJ/status/1829060883584049537)

### Jenin Siege during "Operation Summer Camp": - Launched on Aug. 28, 2024, by Israel, it is the largest military invasion in the northern West Bank in over two decades. - The operation focuses on Jenin, with simultaneous actions in other cities like Tubas, Nablus, Ramallah, and Tulkarem. - Israel justifies the operation as a fight against Palestinian resistance groups like the Jenin Brigades. ## Civilian Infrastructure Destroyed: Israeli forces heavily damaged civilian infrastructure in Jenin refugee camp, described as a form of collective punishment.Bulldozers and armored vehicles destroyed homes, streets, and markets. 70% of camp streets and surrounding areas were bulldozed. The refugee camp has been turned into a battlefield, forcing residents to stay indoors. ## Siege on Jenin: The siege blocked access to essential resources like water, food, and medicine. Civilians, including children, the elderly, and the chronically ill, have been trapped inside without help. Some women and children managed to escape at gunpoint, while men and boys were detained. ## Mass Arrests and Human Rights Violations: - Israeli forces carried out mass arrests of men and boys, including 72-year-old Khayriyeh Khrayneh’s family members. Her husband (a diabetic) and eldest son (a cancer patient) were arrested despite needing medical care. - Eyewitnesses described brutal tactics: Palestinian detainees were used as human shields, and attack dogs were unleashed on families. - Journalists and media correspondants are systematically threatened by Israeli vehicles or reckless shooting. ## Blocking Medical Access: - Ambulances were denied entry to the camp, and paramedics were shot at, preventing the retrieval of bodies. - The main hospital in Jenin was put under lockdown by Israeli Border Police, turning the surrounding area into a "closed military zone." - Even when ambulances were allowed through, they were stopped, and patients were forced to show ID before being admitted. ## Deaths and Casualties: - At least 19 Palestinians were killed in Jenin during the siege, including minors. - An 83-year-old man, Tawfiq Qandeel, was shot by Israeli forces and left to die without medical help. His body was later run over by military vehicles. - Three Palestinian children were killed when their vespa was bombed while delivering bread to the residents of Jenin. - Since October 2023, nearly 700 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, with 185 in Jenin alone. ## Brutality of Military Tactics: - The operation in Jenin involved anti-tank rifle grenades destroying civilian infrastructure, sporadic gunfire, and drones flying overhead (likely for surveillance or attacks). - Civilians described widespread fear and destruction, with Israeli soldiers using homes as military outposts and placing snipers on rooftops. ## Worsening Humanitarian Crisis: - The Israeli military siege left Jenin and nearby cities under curfew, with road closures and checkpoints stifling movement for both residents and journalists. - Palestinians were unable to access basic necessities like flour and baby food due to the complete lockdown of the city. - Medical staff, such as nurses, reported being unable to go home for days due to the danger posed by the military operation. ## Israeli Justification: Israeli military leadership stated their intention to target Palestinian armed resistance, stating they would move "from city to city, refugee camp to refugee camp." But despite their claims of targeting militants, the majority of the casualties were civilians, deepening resentment among the Palestinian population and increasing support for resistance groups. ## Collective Punishment and Civilian Displacement: Civilians in Jenin reported feeling that the military operations were **designed to push them out of their homes**. Jenin’s residents are increasingly describing the siege as an **effort to depopulate the area**. Residents **drew comparisons between the treatment of Jenin and Gaza, seeing the same tactics of displacement and destruction** being used in both regions. Source : [https://www.972mag.com/jenin-operation-summer-camps/](url)

Tulkarm or Tulkarem (Arabic: طولكرم, Ṭūlkarm) is a Palestinian city in the West Bank, the capital of the Tulkarm Governorate of the State of Palestine - **1967**: Tulkarm came **under Israeli occupation** following the Six-Day War. - **1982**: **Israeli Civil Administration took control** of Tulkarm from the military government. - **1995**: After the Oslo Accords, **control of Tulkarm was transferred to the Palestinian National Authority** (PNA) on December 10, becoming the third city from which Israeli forces withdrew. **Early 2000s**: During the Second Intifada, **Israel temporarily reoccupied Tulkarm**. **2005**: Israeli military administration ended, and **control of Tulkarm was returned to the PNA**, which imposed new weapons restrictions on militants. **October 19, 2023**: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) re-entered Tulkarm. Israel carries out very frequent raids there and the agricultural lands are subject to frequent attacks by settlers and soldiers. **Since August 28, 2024**, Israel has launched a large-scale offensive on various cities in the northern West Bank, called "Operation Summer Camp" ## What is Israel Doing to Palestinians in Tulkarm? **** ### Frequent Israeli Raids: Tulkarm, a city and refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, faces near-daily Israeli raids . Israel claims these operations target militants, particularly from Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades. However, these raids involve significant destruction of civilian infrastructure. ### Destruction of Homes and Infrastructure: During the raids, Israeli forces **deploy bulldozers to destroy large residential areas, schools, and hospitals**. Homes are set on fire, and Israeli troops reportedly **prevent local relief workers** from extinguishing these blazes. ### Collective Punishment Tactics: This destruction aims to collectively punish the population, according to experts, in response to pockets of armed resistance against the Israeli occupation. Following the **Activist Shadi Abdullah**, who documents Israeli abuses, Israeli forces used to - demolish homes - intentionally cut off basic necessities such as water and electricity. - Israeli soldiers cooperate with illegal settlers to attack civilians, adding to the fear and hardship faced by Palestinians in Tulkarm. ### Civilian Impact: Civilians in Tulkarm are constantly at risk from both Israeli forces and settlers, as the city lies between several Israeli settlements. The destruction of residential areas forces Palestinians into overcrowded, remaining safe zones, further increasing the already high population density due to previous displacements. ### Strategic Importance of Tulkarm: Tulkarm holds strategic value for its fertile agricultural land and access to natural water resources. However, the illegal Israeli settlements have appropriated much of this land, forcing Palestinian farmers to rely on expensive tanker water and rainwater collection systems. ### Role of Drones and Heavy Weaponry: - Drones play a key role in Israeli raids, providing air cover and targeting Palestinian fighters. Israel has used drones extensively in other West Bank cities like Jenin and Nur Shams, where they killed several Palestinians in July, Augustus and September, since the beginning of "Operation Summer Camp" - Israel’s use of drones, bulldozers, and heavy military equipment is part of a broader strategy to instill fear in younger generations and suppress armed resistance. However, this tactic has not succeeded in demoralizing the civilian population, who continue to support the resistance movement as part of the broader struggle against Israeli occupation.

**Israel's Extensive Military Operation in the West Bank** The Israeli military has launched its most extensive invasion of the occupied West Bank since 2002, focusing on the Palestinian towns of Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nablus. This operation, reported by Israeli media, involves thousands of soldiers and is expected to last for days. The IDF operation, which is reportedly named **Operation Summer Camps**, is pretending coming in response to Israeli concern about a growing threat to their security from the occupied territories amid the war against Hamas and clashes with Hezbollah in the north. But comes as a continuation of the far-right government's desire to carry out a campaign of **ethnic cleansing.** **Key Events:** • August 28 Night Attack: The Israeli army initiated the assault with massive troops, including air support. They are reportedly on the verge of invading a central hospital in Jenin. • Foreign Minister's Statement: Early this morning, Israel’s Foreign Minister tweeted about the need to displace Palestinians from areas in the West Bank. • Evacuation and Destruction: Evacuation orders have been issued to Palestinian communities in refugee camps across the region. Full-scale destruction and the cutting of water supply are already underway. • Media Coverage: Israeli media has provided minimal coverage of the offensive, despite its scale. **Intent to destroy living conditions, ethnical cleansing evidences :** • Ambulance Stations Under Siege: The ambulance station in Al-Far’a camp in the West Bank is under siege by Israeli forces. Paramedics have been forcibly removed and lined up against the wall, preventing them from performing their duties. • Siege on Hospitals: The IDF is imposing a siege on Jenin Hospital, Al-Israa Specialized Hospital and Thabet Hospital : Israeli military vehicles have surrounded, obstructing ambulances and cutting off essential medical aid, according to the Wafa news agency. • Blockades and Water Cuts and electricity in Tulkarem and Jenin cutting water pipes in Tulkarem, • Settlers invade the Al Aqsa compound. This constitutes a full-scale assault on Palestinian lives and sacred sites. • Ongoing Arrests and Field Investigations: The IDF has launched a campaign of arrests and field investigations since the morning in the towns of Aroura, Beit Rima, Kafr Ain, and Qarawat Bani Zeid in the Ramallah district. • Destruction of Refugee Camps: The military, accompanied by bulldozers, is destroying and besieging refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas. • Raids in Jerusalem: Israeli police are raiding Anata and Shu'afat refugee camps in occupied Jerusalem, deploying tear gas and arresting several people. • Casualties: The death toll has risen to 10 people, with dozens more injured. Due to the ongoing siege on hospitals and the broader assault, the exact number of arrests remains unknown

The 2-storey home of the Abu Hadrous family was struck by an Israeli airstrike on the night of August 21 in Khan Younis. The father, Tareq Abu Hadrous, recorded the aftermath from the debris of his destroyed home, where only he and his daughter survived, while **10 family members perished or remain buried under the rubble**. The father told the Gaza Civil Defense that out of his family of 16, 4 were not at home, whereas 10 were killed and/or under the rubble including his wife, daughter, sister and nieces. The Civil Defense and the father coordinated about a rescue. However, the target area was noted to be dangerous due to **IDF presence and rescue teams needed to coordinate** with the Red Crescent and getting clearance from the IDF, which didn't happen. The father and daughter found themselves with no alternative but to leave the site and their beloved ones behind, risking their safety. The martyrs were **recovered from the rubble 3days later**, on August 24, after the IDF's withdrawal from Hamad City: 1. Sundus Al-Saidi, 4 years old 2. Wasim Al-Saidi, 10 years old 3. Mohamed Al-Saidi, 14 years old 4. Yasmine Al-Saidi, 18 years old 5. Mohamed Abu Hadrous, 17 years old 6. Khaled Abu Hadrous, 22 years old 7. Rola Abu Hadrous, 44 years old 8. Rasha Abu Hadrous, 39 years old 9. Asma Al-Batran, Mother of Khaled 10. Amina Abu Hadrous, Mother of Nidal, 76 years old https://x.com/gazanotice/status/1827316090277364110

On September 18 & 19, 2024, during the Israeli raid on the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, Israeli forces targeted journalists in several locations and in several ways. ### Abduction of Palestinian journalist Mujahed Al-Saadi : • Israeli forces arrested Palestinian journalist Mujahed Al-Saadi at dawn on Thursday during a raid on his home in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank. • The raid began around 2:30 am when an unmarked civilian car approached Al-Saadi's home, followed by Israeli military vehicles that surrounded the area. • Soldiers broke into the house, arrested Al-Saadi while he was still in his sleepwear, and confiscated his mobile phones. • Al-Saadi’s wife was beaten when she attempted to give him shoes, and his brother reported that soldiers also beat him during the arrest. • Al-Saadi’s whereabouts remain unknown, but his family is working with a lawyer to determine his location. • Al-Saadi, a journalist for several Palestinian media outlets, has previously been arrested by Israeli forces and spent five years in Israeli prisons. • Last month, Al-Saadi was shot in the leg by Israeli soldiers while covering an Israeli assault on Jenin. • He is well-known for documenting Israeli crimes in Jenin and across occupied Palestinian territory and has survived two assassination attempts. [https://www.newarab.com/news/journalist-mujahed-al-saadi-arrested-israeli-forces-jenin](url) ### Assault on photojournalist Mahmoud Zakarneh Occupation forces assaulted photojournalist Mahmoud Zakarneh and attempted to break his equipment while he was covering the siege of a house in the town of Qabatiya. [https://x.com/AJA_Palestine/status/1836442641644556467](url) ### Live bullet against group of journalists • Israeli forces opened fire on journalists wearing CLEARLY VISIBLE “PRESS” VESTS while they were covering the raid on the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, West Bank. ### Assulat on Al Jazeera press team (Nadia' Ibrahim) *"Just returned from Qabatiya near Jenin, northern Owb. Israeli forces stormed the village around mid day. Children were at school. People were at work. Soon after the shops closed their doors and people went home. Soon as we stationed our Satellite Truck and started wearing our press gear, an Israeli military vehicle came close to where we are.. a soldier opened the door and shot tear gas towards us. You can see me and my colleagues running for safety"* ### Context : • Since October 7, Israel has been accused of intensifying its targeting of journalists, with 164 journalists killed in Gaza and over 190 injured. • In the West Bank, 88 media offices have been destroyed, and more than 100 journalists have been arrested across the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza. • Two journalists from Gaza have been missing since the war began.