Israeli forces have issued demolition notices for 11 more homes in Noor Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm, as part of an ongoing military assault that has lasted 18 days. The targeted families, including the Yousef, Jabali, and Abu Shalabaya households, were ordered to evacuate their homes between 8:00 and 11:00 AM today, removing their belongings ahead of the demolitions. The Israeli military claims the destruction is necessary to construct a road, but residents and local officials view it as a deliberate campaign of forced displacement.  

Tulkarm Governor Abdullah Kamil condemned the demolitions, calling them a "new massacre" and accusing Israeli forces of systematic destruction. He highlighted the widespread damage to infrastructure, businesses, and homes, as well as the conversion of Palestinian properties into military outposts. The humanitarian situation in the camp has deteriorated sharply, with severe shortages of food, water, medicine, and infant formula. Over 5,000 residents, mostly women, children, and the elderly, have already been forced to flee their homes.  

The military assault on Tulkarm and Noor Shams has now entered its 31st day, marking one of the longest and most intense operations in recent years. The siege has resulted in 12 Palestinian deaths, dozens of injuries, and numerous arrests. Israeli forces have raided homes, turned them into military bases, and bombed or burned dozens of properties. Hospitals have been besieged, and access to basic necessities has been severely restricted, leaving residents trapped in dire conditions.  

Residents of Noor Shams are urgently appealing for humanitarian aid, as Israeli forces block the delivery of essential supplies and prevent children from leaving to receive vaccinations. Relief teams face significant obstacles in reaching those in need, exacerbating the suffering of families already struggling to survive. The demolitions and military operations in Noor Shams reflect a broader pattern of displacement and control, leaving the camp’s future—and the fate of its residents—increasingly uncertain.