The Israeli raids on the Nur Shams and Fawwar refugee camps have sparked outrage and condemnation as the death toll continues to rise. Doctors and politicians are reporting a pattern of deadly assaults that have claimed the lives of more than 300 people in the West Bank since October 7. The recent bombing in the Nur Shams camp in Tulkarem, which lasted for several hours, resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians with critical wounds. Witnesses and doctors claim that Israeli soldiers deliberately delayed the arrival of ambulances, causing a two-hour delay in medical assistance. By the time the victims reached the hospital, it was too late to save them.
These tragic deaths add to the growing list of Palestinians killed by Israeli soldiers and illegal settlers in the West Bank. Since October 7, when a Hamas attack on southern Israel triggered a deadly war of retribution, the Israeli bombing and artillery attacks have claimed the lives of over 21,000 people in Gaza, while Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed more than 300 people in the West Bank. The Tulkarem governorate alone has seen at least 56 deaths, according to the Shireen Observatory, a non-profit organization that monitors Israeli forces’ actions in the region. The number of injured individuals in Gaza and the West Bank is in the tens of thousands.
In addition to the Nur Shams bombing, Israeli forces also launched a raid on the Fawwar refugee camp near Hebron. During the raid, Israeli troops occupied the streets and faced confrontations with locals, resulting in the deaths of Ahmed Muhammad Yaghi, 17, and Ibrahim Majed al-Titi, 31. Ambulance crews provided first aid to the injured, but their injuries were too severe, and they later succumbed. Six other individuals were transferred to hospitals for treatment. Muhammad Abu Esh, the representative of the Fatah movement in the Fawwar camp, revealed that Israeli forces have been storming the camp on an almost daily basis. The camp’s entrances have been closed since October 7, severely restricting the movement of Palestinians.
The situation in the West Bank remains tense, with frequent raids by Israeli forces and an increasing number of detainees. The Fawwar camp has seen its fair share of violence, with Israel deploying snipers inside buildings and houses during recent raids. However, Abu Esh emphasized that the people of al-Fawwar, especially the children, remain resilient and undeterred by the attacks. They vow to continue their struggle for justice and peace.
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence and loss of innocent lives. Human rights organizations have called for an immediate end to the Israeli raids and for a comprehensive investigation into the incidents. The United Nations and other world leaders are urged to take decisive action to protect the rights and lives of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
In conclusion, the Israeli raids on Palestinian refugee camps have resulted in a devastating loss of life and a significant number of injuries. The ongoing violence and frequent incursions by Israeli forces have created a climate of fear and instability in the West Bank. The international community must prioritize finding a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ensure the protection of human rights for all parties involved.
