Jenin: The Israeli occupation army expanded an ongoing offensive in the northern West Bank on Sunday, sending heavy armor to the periphery of the city of Jenin, according to Palestinian sources. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz informed Army Radio about the strategic move, emphasizing preparations for an extended presence in Palestinian refugee camps. He also announced the suspension of services provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and declared that residents displaced in previous military incursions would not be allowed to return home.
According to Jordan News Agency, the military operations have caused significant disruption in the village of Qabatya, south of Jenin. Israeli military bulldozers reportedly destroyed infrastructure, including roads, power, and water lines, as well as vehicles and private property during a raid. The offensive has intensified tensions in the region, contributing to further instability.
Elsewhere in the northern West Bank, the occupation army issued a home demolition order to a family in the village of Kafr al-Dik, west of Salfit. The local council stated that soldiers stormed the village, cordoned off the area around the home of Mahmoud Nabil, and handed him an evacuation order prior to the planned demolition. This development underscores the ongoing unrest and challenges faced by residents amid the military's operations.