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UN reports intensifying Israeli operations in Jenin, Tubas and restrictions on assistance
Summary
The UN spokesperson said Israeli operations have intensified in Jenin, Tulqam and Tubas, restricting access to essential assistance; in Tubas's governorate Israeli forces reportedly operated in Al Farah refugee camp for five consecutive days with a curfew and damaged water networks.
The UN spokesperson reported that Israeli forces’ operations in the West Bank have intensified in Jenin, Tulqam and Tubas, severely restricting Palestinians’ access to essential assistance including water, food, medicine and infant supplies.
In Tubas governorate, the spokesperson said Israeli forces have operated in the Al Farah refugee camp for five consecutive days, imposed a curfew that reportedly prohibited residents from leaving their homes, bulldozed roads and damaged water networks. The spokesperson said the damage has forced some residents to rely on collecting rainwater.
When asked about displacement figures from Jenin camp and surrounding areas, the spokesperson said the UN had shared information on displacement but did not confirm a figure of 23,000; the spokesperson referred reporters to the Palestinian Authority for its numbers.
The briefing recorded questions from journalists seeking clarity on visits to Gaza by senior UN officials and on the treatment of occupied territories, and the spokesperson repeatedly emphasized that travel and access arrangements require coordination with authorities on the ground.
