In a significant development, the Israeli army has launched a military operation in the city of Tulkarm and its surrounding areas, situated on the West Bank of the Jordan River. The operation involves the deployment of more than a hundred Israeli combat vehicles and bulldozers into the Palestinian refugee camp of Nur Shams, effectively cutting off all exits from the camp. This move by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is part of a larger series of actions being conducted in the suburbs of Attil and the villages of Deir al-Ghusun and Zeita.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has emphasized the importance of “deradicalizing” the Palestinian society as a crucial step towards achieving peace in the Gaza sector. This, he argues, should be accompanied by the demilitarization of the sector and the dismantling of Hamas. These conditions, according to Netanyahu, are necessary for establishing a lasting peace in the region.
Meanwhile, tensions have escalated further as Iran’s ambassador to Damascus, Hussein Akbari, claimed that Israel launched three rockets targeting the residence of Seyyed Razi Musavi, an advisor to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in Damascus. This incident has added another layer of complexity to the already volatile situation in the region.
Furthermore, concerns have been raised about the potential involvement of Hezbollah in the ongoing conflict. Israel has strongly condemned the possibility of Hezbollah joining the war, describing it as a “fatal mistake” that could have severe consequences.
As the Israeli army continues its military operation in Tulkarm and its surrounding areas, the situation remains highly tense. The international community closely watches these developments, hoping for a peaceful resolution and the restoration of stability in the region.
