Israeli Airstrikes, mass demolitions displace 15,000 in Jenin

Israel has intensified its military operations in the occupied West Bank since January 19, concentrating on the Jenin refugee camp. The assault, which has involved airstrikes and ground operations, has reduced much of Jenin refugee camp to ruins and forced thousands to flee while blocking humanitarian aid. At least 26 Palestinians have been killed and many more injured.

On February 2nd, Israeli military forces detonated explosives in residential areas, destroying 20 buildings in the eastern part of the camp on Sunday.

The offensive follows months of escalating military activity in the West Bank. In Tulkarm, intensified attacks over the past eight days have displaced families, restricted access to food, medicine, and other essential services, and damaged key medical facilities.

The assault has destroyed some 120 buildings and displaced 15,000 people so far.

Israeli forces have also expanded their operations into the northeastern West Bank, targeting the Fara'a refugee camp and the town of Tammun. These raids have led to mass evacuations, road blockades, and further economic and agricultural disruption.

In response, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for an emergency UN Security Council session, condemning the actions as a deliberate attempt to erase the Palestinian presence. This move is performative: The Palestinian Authority has been openly collaborating with the killing and imprisonment of the factions on behalf of the broader zionist movement — particularly in Jenin.

Israeli military raids and settler attacks on February 2, 2025.

Jerusalem Governorate

At 14:30, during a raid on Al-Aqsa Schools in the Old City, Israeli forces arrested teacher Muhammad Abu Lafi.

In separate incidents, Israeli colonial authorities compelled local residents to self-demolish their homes to avoid steep fines for unlicensed construction. Licenses for Palestinian construction in Jerusalem are nearly impossible to acquire. In Umm Tuba, Ahmed Abu Tair was forced to demolish his house, and in the Jabal al-Mukabber neighborhood, Muhammad Adel Awaisat carried out a similar demolition after prior notice.

Also at 14:30 in the Bab Hatta area, occupation forces raided Riad Al-Aqsa Schools, seizing a group of textbooks and arresting a faculty member.

Ramallah Governorate

On 01.02.2025, the “Court” barrier near the Beit El colony north of Al-Bireh was open — but with tightened departure procedures between 09:00 and 16:00. The Tahra barrier, Ain Senia checkpoint, Ras Karkar barrier, and the Al-Tayyiba town junction all operated on similar schedules (open from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00 with inspections at other times).

At 12:10, Israeli forces stormed the town of Betunia. Clashes with local residents ensued, resulting in the wounding of a Palestinian child. Later that evening at 18:35, a raid on the village of Kafr Naama led to the arrest of a child by Israeli forces, and at 02:00 Israeli forces stormed Deir Qudays, arresting two local Palestinians.

Earlier, at 10:40, a military checkpoint raid resulted in the abduction and arrest of Muhammad Jamil Suleiman Meshaal, while additional aductions and arrests included 14‐year‑old Muhammad Ibrahim Muhammad Nasr in Kafr Nima and two local Palestinians (Moanes Basil Qatousa and Muhammad Hashem Qatousa) in Deir Qudays.

During the Betunia raid at 12:10, Israeli forces fired live ammunition — as well as rubber‑coated bullets, tear gas, and gas bombs — wounding a child. In Betunia, 13‑year‑old Mohamed Youssef Salama was injured. Later that day, roads between Ras Karkar and Deir Bazia were blocked using an iron gate and piles of dirt, and similar closures were implemented at the Iron Gate on the road to Ain Yabroud and at the northern entrance to Birzeit.

Jenin Governorate

At 20:00, Israeli forces closed military checkpoints during the Palestinian prisoner release, stopping Palestinian families from being united their friends and family.

At 13:20, Israeli forces raided the village of Zabuba and arrested a resident. Detainees included Ahmed Musa Faris al-Mughair (from Jenin) and Qusay Fawaz Jamal (from Zabuba).

Israeli forces also launched drone airstrikes: one round of strikes in Jenin camp targeted a group of Palestinians and a motorcycle — killing three (including a child) and wounding two (one a child) — while at 21:30 a drone strike in Qabatiya hit a vehicle, killing two people and injuring three (including one child).

These airstrikes claimed the lives of Abdel‑Hadi Essam Mohamed Kamil (18) and Saleh Muhammad Zakarneh (22) and wounded others, including Jihad Hossam al-Saadi, Diaa Ahmed Omar (15), and Ibrahim Khaled Ahmed Nazzal.

Tubas Governorate

On 01.2.2025, the Tayasir barrier was open from 04:30 to 22:00.

At 03:20, Israeli forces raided the Fara’a camp: they sealed all camp entrances, stormed a number of houses, and destroyed infrastructure. Shortly after, at 05:10, Israeli forces carried out a similar raid in the town of Tamoun, where several houses were searched.

During the Fara’a camp operation, Israeli forces’ property destruction extended to roads and supporting infrastructure. At the same time (03:20), all entrances to the camp were closed.

On 01.2025, a group of Israeli settlers attacked Palestiniains in the Wadi al-Faw area in the northern Jordan Valley while they were grazing sheep on lands planted with rain‑fed crops.

Tulkarm Governorate

In the camp, some residents were evacuated at gunpoint while the blockade continued at both the Thabet Thabet and al-Isra hospitals. At 02:00, Israeli forces stormed the town of Atil and arrested two residents.

At 11:10, a military checkpoint raid led to the arrest of Jasser Iyad Abu al-Asal, and additional detainees in Tulkarm included Muhammad Mahmoud Hadida, Muhammad Fayyad Galouli, Adham Kouzouh, Hammouda Turkman, and Ayman Kouzah. Two detainees from Atil — Moataz Abdel‑Latif Muhammad Sudani and Izz al-Din Jad Hajjah — were also arrested.

Qalqilya Governorate

At 19:50, Israeli forces raided Azzun town — storming several houses before withdrawing at 21:00.

Road closures were implemented by shutting the entrance to Azzun al-Shamali on Street 55 (since 07.10.2023), the entrance to Nabi Elias – Izbat al-Tabib at the Tahsin Roundabout (since 07.10.2023), and by closing the iron gates at the entrances to the villages of Amatin and Jinsafot.

Nablus Governorate

Israeli forces set up temporary checkpoints were set up at the al-Sawiya village junction at 15:00, between Nablus and Asira at 15:30 (operating until 16:00), and at the Beita town junction at 17:00.

At 15:35, Israeli forces raided Beita town — storming two houses — and at 16:15 they raided Beit Furik, leading to clashes and the wounding of a resident. At 20:40, a raid on the eastern village of al-Laban saw confrontations and protests, with Israeli forces withdrawing at 00:50.

During these raids, live ammunition — including rubber‑coated bullets and tear gas — was fired. In Beit Furik, Palestinian resident Ahmed Ibrahim Nasrah was injured.

Salfit Governorate

At 14:45, Israeli forces confiscated an agricultural tractor in the al-Aqda area of Qarawah Bani Hassan from Palestinian resident Adam Sobhi Asaad Rayan.

Israeli-imposed road closures were reported at several locations: the western entrance to Deir Estia was closed using an iron gate and berms; likewise, the eastern entrance to the village of Marda, the entrance to Kifl, Deir Balt, and the east entrance to Yasuf were all closed by similar measures by Israeli forces.

At 16:45, a group of Israeli settlers attacked the road to al-Mutawi, severely beating Palestinian Kamal Abdel Hafeez Abdullah from Barqin.

Jericho Governorate

At 02:15, a group of Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian gathering in the al-Malihat area (al-Maarjat) near Jericho, setting fire to the gathering mosque, leading to the complete burning of the mosque.

Bethlehem Governorate

At 19:55, Israeli forces set up a temporary checkpoint at the entrance to the village of al-Mansheya for identity checks until 22:00.

At 14:15, Israeli forces raided Jabal Hindaza in Bethlehem, clashing with local residents and wounding one Palestinian. During this operation, Israeli forces fired live ammunition. Israeli forces imposed similar violence later that evening at the entrance to the town of al-Khader.

Israeli ettler attacks in Bethlehem included an incident at 11:50 pm when local resident Ismail Khalil Ismail Qaisiya (65, from Battir) was severely beaten, and another at 15:55 when local resident Abdul Rahman Mohamed Abdel‑Rahman Shakarneh (56, from Nahalin) was assaulted while grazing sheep in the Ain Faris area.

Hebron Governorate

Israeli forces established temporary checkpoints at 16:05 under the al-Arroub camp bridge (operating until 17:50) and later at 22:30 in the Bir al-Qaws area in Beit Awwal.

At 12:35, Israeli forces stormed al-Arroub camp and clashed with local residents. At 13:10, they raided Hebron — invading a home — and repeated the storming at 21:15, which led to the wounding of a local resident before Israeli forces withdrew at 06:55. In the town of Halhoul, four Palestinians were arrested during a raid that ended at 05:00. The people abducted from Halhoul were Ali Othman Mansour, Ahmed Ali Salama al-Baba, Muhammad Munib al-Hattaba, and Muhammad Ahmed Abu Rayan.

During the raid at al-Arroub and later in Hebron, Israeli forces fired live ammunition, resulting in further injuries — including local resident Youssef Mustafa Abu Aisha in Hebron.