Innocent Palestinians in the Jenin refugee camp, including women and children, have started to flee after enduring almost four days of a brutal military siege by Israel. The camp has been under relentless attack, with Israeli forces committing acts of terror in the central Damaj neighborhood and around its entrances. Frightened residents, living under constant threat, have been attempting to escape amidst the continuous gunfire and drones, fearing for their lives at the hands of what they call the real terrorist—Israel.
What Are the Brutal Tactics Israel is Using Against Civilians in Jenin?
Families trapped in Jenin have been subjected to terrifying and violent tactics by Israeli forces. Women and children are being forced to run for their lives past Israeli army vehicles, fearing they will be murdered. Oruba Shalabi, a resident who managed to flee with her two-month-old daughter, recounted the horrifying events her family faced. “They were firing at us and throwing hand grenades at homes,” she said. “Half our home was blown up. We were hiding in the kitchen, shouting that we have a baby, but they didn’t care.”
Despite her desperate pleas, Israeli soldiers gave her family only two minutes to leave their home. After being humiliated, searched, and forced to stand under the scorching sun, they were finally allowed to walk away. Oruba, carrying her infant daughter, left on foot with her family—the first time they were able to leave since Tuesday night.
How Are Palestinians Suffering Under Israel’s Genocide?
For four days, the people of Jenin have endured unrelenting violence and terror. The camp has been left without electricity or water, while Israeli soldiers reportedly shot at anyone coming near windows, keeping families trapped in fear. “All our neighbors were forced out,” said Oruba. “We were all crowded into one room, and the young men were tied up on the floor like prisoners.”
The situation is dire. The Palestinian Red Crescent reports that at least two bodies are still inside the camp, unable to be retrieved due to the ongoing violence. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed one of the deceased is an elderly man. Unconfirmed reports suggest casualties among Israeli soldiers, but the main victims remain the innocent Palestinians caught in the crossfire.
Who Are the Real Terrorists?
Israel claims it is targeting “terrorists” in its actions, but the reality on the ground tells a different story. As Israel continues what many are calling a genocide, at least 20 Palestinians have been confirmed dead across the West Bank, including children. One victim, an 82-year-old man, was found with nine bullet wounds in his body. These are not the deaths of “terrorists”—these are cold-blooded murders of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.
What Is the Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding in Jenin?
Amidst the terror and violence, humanitarian groups have been struggling to provide aid. The Palestinian Red Crescent has been working desperately to rescue victims and recover bodies, while the UN and other organizations express grave concern over the ongoing genocide. Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, stated that children are among those murdered, highlighting the catastrophic human toll of Israel’s actions.
What Does Israel Really Aim to Achieve?
Israel justifies its actions by claiming it aims to prevent attacks on its citizens, alleging that armed Palestinian groups backed by Iran pose a significant threat. However, this rhetoric does not match the reality: homes are being destroyed, and innocent civilians are being killed. The recent events show that Israel’s true aim is to terrorize and subjugate the Palestinian people.
Two attempted attacks on settlements in the southern West Bank have been reported, but Israel’s heavy-handed actions in Jenin—killing, bombing, and destroying—are far from justifiable counter-terrorism measures. Instead, they appear to be a continuation of a systematic campaign against the Palestinian people.
Will Israel’s Genocide Push the Region into Further Conflict?
The genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and the continuous terrorist attacks in the West Bank by Israel are leading the region into an even darker phase. As thousands of Palestinians are murdered and countless others live in terror, the world watches. These brutal actions by Israel are escalating tensions, threatening to plunge the region into a more dangerous and violent conflict.
International calls for intervention are growing louder as the humanitarian crisis deepens. The genocide unfolding in the West Bank and Gaza reminds the world of the urgent need for a fair and lasting resolution to the conflict—one that stops the murder of innocent Palestinians and ends Israel’s reign of terror.
