The year 2024 saw the highest levels of displacement and structure demolitions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since OCHA began tracking these violations in 2009. This increase is mainly due to the widespread destruction of Palestinian homes and infrastructure by Israeli forces, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarem, and their refugee camps.
On December 24, Israeli forces initiated a 40-hour operation targeting Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps in Tulkarem Governorate. The operation included two drone strikes, firefights, explosions, and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure using military bulldozers.
Since December 5, following an operation by Palestinian forces in Jenin refugee camp, about 12,000 residents have faced limited access to water and electricity.
Last year also saw the highest number of settler attacks inflicting casualties or property damage since OCHA began tracking it in 2006…..more
