How many Palestinians have fled Nur Shams amid Israeli operation?

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Hundreds of Palestinians Displaced Amidst Israeli Operation in Nur Shams Camp

Hundreds of Palestinian families have fled the Nur Shams refugee camp in the northern West Bank as a significant Israeli military operation has led to widespread demolitions and casualties. Murad Alyan, representing the camp's popular committee, reported that over half of the camp's 13,000 inhabitants have departed due to safety concerns. This exodus occurred as Israeli forces conducted large-scale demolitions, accompanied by gunfire and explosions, prompting residents like Ahmed Abu Zahra to abandon their homes after witnessing their destruction.
Deaths and Investigation Amidst Camp Operation

The Israeli military operation in Nur Shams, which began on Saturday as part of a broader campaign in the Tulkarem and Jenin regions, has resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians, including two women and a young man, on Sunday. The Israeli military police have initiated an investigation into the death of one of the deceased, an eight-month pregnant woman. The military stated that the operation in Nur Shams, and the larger campaign in the Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarem areas since January 21, are aimed at targeting "terrorist infrastructure" and Palestinians suspected of preparing attacks.
Reports of Targeting Civilians and Widespread Destruction

Residents have described the situation as dire, with Ahmed Ezza comparing the sounds of explosions, bombings, and bulldozers to the experiences in Gaza. Ahmad al-Assaad, the governor of Tubas, characterized the operations as "without precedent," alleging that they targeted civilians, women, and children, with houses being deliberately destroyed to force residents to leave. The Palestinian foreign ministry has accused Israel of implementing a destructive policy in the West Bank akin to its actions in Gaza.
Escalated Violence in the West Bank

The increased Israeli military operations in the West Bank coincide with a broader escalation of violence since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Since that date, at least 887 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military or settlers in the West Bank. Concurrently, 32 Israelis have lost their lives in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations. The Israeli rights group B’Tselem has described Israel’s actions as an "all-out war on the Palestinian people," noting that the West Bank has been particularly volatile since the Gaza ceasefire.

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