Tulkarem

Tulkarem is a city located in the northern West Bank. Recent news highlights the city and its surrounding areas, particularly the Nur Shams refugee camp, as sites of intense Israeli military operations and settler violence. These actions have led to the forced displacement of Palestinians, with over 36,000 displaced in the West Bank in the past year. Israel's land registration process in Area C, which is under complete Israeli control, further impacts Tulkarem and its residents, particularly those displaced from Nur Shams who are demanding the right to return to their homes. The lack of work permits for Palestinians and the overall tightening of Israeli control in the West Bank exacerbate the misery in Tulkarem. The city is newsworthy due to its position as a focal point of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting broader trends of displacement, land annexation, and the struggle for Palestinian rights in the West Bank.