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.