Israeli occupation forces continue their military aggression on Jenin, its camp

WEST BANK, March 22 (YPA) –The Israeli occupation forces continued their aggression on the city of Jenin and its camp for the 61st consecutive day, amidst bulldozing and burning homes, and converting others into military points.

This morning, the occupation forces detained three Palestinian citizens from the town of Ya’bad, south of Jenin, after storming the town and raiding homes. Since the beginning of the aggression on the city and camp, they have intensified their raids on towns and villages in the Jenin Governorate, launching widespread detention campaigns, conducting field investigations, and raiding and searching homes.

Last Wednesday, the occupation forces issued demolition notices for approximately 66 homes in the neighborhoods of Al-Hawashin, Al-Aloub, Azzam Mosque, Jourat Al-Dhahab, and Harat Al-Samran. The occupation forces continue to send military reinforcements accompanied by bulldozers to Jenin camp, while bulldozing and destroying streets and paving new roads.

The occupying forces also continue to fire live ammunition around Jenin camp and infantry units continue to move inside the camp and in its alleys and neighborhoods.

During the 61 days, the occupation forces rounded up approximately 227 citizens from the Jenin Governorate and conducted dozens of field investigations with citizens.

According to the Jenin Municipality, the occupation forces have bulldozed 100% of the streets in Jenin camp and nearly 80% of the city streets, while the residents of 3,200 homes have been displaced from the camp.

The ongoing Israeli aggression on the city and camp of Jenin has resulted in 34 fatalities , with nearly dozens were reported injured or detained.

@E.Y.M