Palestinians dream of returning home after Israel raids West Bank camps
Summary
Israeli forces carried out military raids on three Palestinian refugee camps in the occupied West Bank starting in January 2025, displacing thousands of residents. Many homes and infrastructure were damaged or destroyed, and the displaced Palestinians have been prevented from returning to their camps.Key Facts
- The military operation, called “Iron Wall,” began on January 21, 2025, targeting the Jenin camp and later expanding to Tulkarem and Nur Shams camps.
- Over 33,000 Palestinians remain displaced from the three camps according to a UN report.
- By October 2025, nearly half of the structures in Jenin and Nur Shams camps and over a third in Tulkarem were damaged or destroyed.
- Israeli forces killed 102 Palestinians, including 21 children, during this period.
- The camps’ infrastructure, including water and electricity systems, was heavily damaged and humanitarian aid was cut off.
- The Israeli Supreme Court ordered the government to provide a plan for the displaced people to return by November 23, 2025.
- Some Israeli government officials oppose allowing residents to return, citing security concerns.
- Displaced Palestinians, like Fuad Abu Salam, hope to return and rebuild their homes despite the destruction.
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