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Wave of displacement unfolds amid Israel's West Bank crackdown

Last updated on - Feb 19, 2025, 15:55 IST
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Mass displacement in West Bank

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled Israeli military operations, marking the largest displacement in the West Bank since the 1967 Mideast war. (AP photo)

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Military crackdown on refugee camps

Israeli forces expanded operations beyond Jenin to Tulkarem, Far’a, and Nur Shams, forcing families to leave their homes in fear. (AP photo)

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Trauma of past conflicts

Families recall the trauma of past conflicts as they flee with whatever they can carry, fearing they may never return home. (AP photo)

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Forced evacuations and fear

Residents report Israeli soldiers ordering them to leave, some with only minutes to gather belongings, while others faced destruction of their homes. (AP photo)

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Humanitarian crisis unfolds

With infrastructure destroyed, water cut off, and food supplies dwindling, displaced Palestinians seek shelter in mosques and temporary camps. (AP photo)

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Homes turned into military outposts

Palestinian families returning home report finding their properties vandalised, their belongings destroyed, and their homes used by Israeli troops. (AP photo)

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'They want us to feel we're never safe'

The emotional toll on displaced families is immense, as they fear further military operations and another forced evacuation. "It's like they want us to feel that we're never safe," a refugee said. "That we have no control." (AP photo)

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Uncertain future amid ongoing conflict

As the conflict continues, displaced families remain uncertain about when—or if—they will be able to return home safely. (AP photo)

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