Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has urgently called for humanitarian aid for those displaced by the ongoing military actions in the northern West Bank.

Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the annexation of West Bank settlements, viewing the current political climate as an opportunity for Israel's expansion.

Israeli military officials claim the operations are necessary to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and enhance operational flexibility in the region.

Reports indicate that approximately 85% of residents in the Nur Shams and Tulkarem camps have been displaced, totaling around 16,000 people, amid significant damage to properties and infrastructure.

The military operations have caused severe infrastructural damage, including ruptured water pipes and closed schools, prompting some residents to remain in their homes despite the risks.

Displaced individuals reported being ordered to leave their homes by Israeli security forces, with some families given as little as seven minutes to evacuate, while others faced aggressive eviction tactics.

Local communities, particularly in towns like Anabta, have stepped up to provide temporary shelter and aid to displaced families, although officials stress that this situation should be temporary.

The recent Israeli military operations in the northern West Bank have led to the largest displacement of Palestinians since the 1967 war, with over 40,100 individuals forced from their homes.

This ongoing military action represents the longest Israeli military campaign since the end of the Second Intifada, raising fears of further instability in the region.

This crackdown began on January 21, 2025, shortly after a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, focusing heavily on Jenin and surrounding towns such as Tulkarem, Far’a, and Nur Shams.

Jamal Juma'a, head of the Stop the Wall campaign, argues that the military actions appear to be a strategic move to facilitate the annexation of West Bank land, which is considered illegal under international law.

Local resident Mohammad Tayyeh expressed concerns that the Israeli strategy seems aimed at reducing the population of refugee camps, suggesting a broader effort to erase the refugee issue.