Israeli Forces Launch Major Assault in Tubas, West Bank
Israeli forces have launched an extensive military operation in the northern occupied West Bank city of Tubas, reportedly leading to the displacement of dozens of families, widespread property damage, and numerous arrests. The operation, described by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as a broad counterterrorism operation,
has seen a significant surge in military activities across the region.
Background
The operation, led by three Israeli brigades - Menashe, Shomron, and the Commandos brigade, has seen military activity in the towns of Tammun, Tayasir, and Aqaba within the Tubas Governorate. The escalation of Israeli military presence in the area has led to the displacement of many families, with their homes reportedly being converted into temporary military barracks. The situation has been described as the worst displacement crisis in decades
by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The occupied West Bank is experiencing its worst displacement crisis in decades, driven by Israel’s demolitions, military raids and unchecked settler violence,
OCHA reported.
Key Developments
According to multiple reports, Israeli forces have cut off roads, severed electricity lines and drinking water pipes, and launched raids in various locations across the West Bank. The town of Tammun, in particular, is reportedly under siege with dozens of armored vehicles and machinery being deployed.
The Tubas Battalion of the Al-Quds Brigades claims to have confronted the incursion of the occupation forces
in the Tubas region, reporting the detonation of explosives against Israeli army vehicles.
Israeli settlers have also reportedly vandalized Palestinian homes and assaulted farmers in various locations across the West Bank. The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission has documented 2,350 such attacks across the occupied West Bank in a single month.
Reactions and Implications
The military operation has led to a humanitarian crisis in the region, with the director of the Palestine Red Crescent in the Tubas Governorate reporting dozens of Palestinians wounded after being assaulted by Israeli soldiers. The organization also reported difficulty in sheltering those forcibly displaced as a result of the Israeli operation.
In addition to the human toll, the operation has caused significant property damage. Israeli forces have bulldozed Palestinian lands, cut water lines, and closed town entrances in a bid to intensify the military operation.
Current Status
As of now, the military operation continues with additional reinforcements being deployed in the region. The mayor of Tammun has reported that the town remains sealed, with many families displaced and their homes turned into military barracks. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue to carry out raids and arrests across the West Bank, exacerbating an already tense situation.
The escalating conflict and the resulting humanitarian crisis are drawing international attention, with the United Nations and other global entities voicing concern about the situation. The full scale and implications of this operation remain to be seen.