JENIN - Israeli occupation forces continued their onslaught on the city of Jenin and its refugee camp for the 97th consecutive day, carrying out widespread home demolitions, setting houses on fire, and turning others into military outposts, the Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) reported.
Bashir Matahen, Director of Public Relations at the Jenin Municipality, told WAFA that Israeli forces on Sunday (April 27) forced 20 families to evacuate their homes in the Al-Zahraa neighbourhood, near the camp, and converted the homes into military outposts.
He added that Israeli bulldozers continue demolition operations inside the camp under a total media blackout.
So far, approximately 600 homes have been completely demolished, while the remaining houses in the camp have suffered partial destruction, rendering them uninhabitable.
The camp is now encircled by four metal gates and earth mounds, effectively sealing it off as a closed military zone where entry and exit are prohibited.
Matahen further noted that the number of displaced persons from the camp and the city has exceeded 22,000. In total, 380 homes have been forcibly evacuated in the city of Jenin.
Entire areas have also been completely emptied.
Additionally, all 3,470 homes within the refugee camp have been forcibly evacuated.
Since the beginning of the Israeli onslaught on Jenin and its refugee camp, 39 Palestinians have been killed, and dozens of others have been injured.
Tens of citizens have also been detained in the ongoing offensive. - BERNAMA