Palestine Chronicle Staff 
The violent clashes in Nablus and Talkalm, Israeli raids throughout the West Bank, and the settlers’ attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis as the occupation continues its attacks on Palestinian civilians.
Citing Palestinian sources, it reported that armed conflicts were underway between Palestinian resistance fighters who raided the old town of Nablus on Sunday and Israeli occupation forces.
Additional military reinforcements, including demolition vehicles, have been deployed in Tulkarm, intensifying arrest operations and nighttime raids in various parts of the West Bank, where Israeli occupied.
Local sources noted that Israeli reconnaissance planes frequently flew overhead after hearing explosions and firefights in the old town.
Special Israeli forces infiltrated the area and when their mission was discovered, they received great reinforcements to Nablus, which surrounds the home in Habas al-Dam district. Israeli occupation forces reportedly stormed the houses, deployed snipers on the roof, causing clashes with residents.
Amid the escalation of violence in Nablus, a Palestinian young man was shot in the foot by Israeli occupation forces during a clash in the old town. The incident occurs when Israeli forces attack the area, raid the house and deploy snipers on the roof. Violence continues with a wider surge…pic.twitter.com/w361yiwdny
– Palestine Chronicle (@palestinechron) February 16, 2025
The precrew, covering the Nablus attack, was targeted by a sound bomb by Israeli forces.
The Palestinian red crescent reported that eight civilians were injured in Israeli shootings, but the occupation forces prevented medical teams from reaching the injured.
In Tulkarm, Israeli forces sent more military reinforcements to Tulkarm and Nour Shams Camps along with the demolished vehicles, continuing their aggression for 21 times in a row.
The occupying forces seized several homes near the camp, transformed them into military barracks, and stomped the inhabitants.
Palestinian sources said about 10,000 people were forced to flee from the Tulkarm and Nour Shams camps.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that 11 people have been killed and dozens have been injured in an ongoing attack on Talkham and its camp.
They also said Israeli forces have imposed sieges on the area and have cut off water and electricity in several areas. Three young men were killed at Nur Shams Camp, and their bodies are still being held by Israeli forces.
Israeli occupation forces detain the Palestinians in the old town of Nablus. pic.twitter.com/riwsy6x96l
– February 16, 2025, the eyes of Palestine (@eyonpalestine)
Meanwhile, in Jenin, fighters from the Al-Kud Brigade, the military branch of the Islamic jihadist movement, have exploded an explosive device targeting Israeli vehicles on the Wadi Al-Sila al-Harichiya axis. Israeli forces also raided several Palestinian villages, towns and cities early this Sunday morning, arresting many citizens.
Israeli occupation forces stormed the homes of Palestinian prisoners, including Nael Obeid, who had recently been released as part of the exchange agreement, leading to clashes with the Palestinians. Additionally, they arrested the sisters of Mahmoud al-Garis and were also released in the sixth batch of prisoner exchanges.
Meanwhile, violence by West Bank settlers escalated with attacks on Palestinian villages, including Khald and Um Safa. In the Haldo, settlers burned their homes and at Um Safa they fired fire on Palestinian homes. Israeli forces were present in both cases, using sound bombs and tear gas to curb Palestinian resistance.
On the southwest shore, settlers targeted vehicles and tents in the Minia Desert southeast of Bethlehem, damaging waste transport vehicles.
Since the start of the attack on Gaza, Israeli forces and settlers have stepped up attacks on the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, with at least 916 Palestinian deaths, 7,000 injuries and 14,500 Palestinians arrest occurred. .
(PC, AJA)
