Feb 12 β€’ 02:38 UTC πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar Al Jazeera

Watch.. the occupation threatens "Araaba Camp" displacing dozens of Palestinians in Jenin

The Israeli military has issued an evacuation order for families in the Araaba Camp, threatening their displacement.

In Jenin, the Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of the Araaba Camp, home to several Palestinian families, including that of Um Mohammed, who hurriedly packed essential belongings after living there for over a decade. The camp, known as a place of settlement for many families since 2013, was established by Israel following the unilateral evacuation of four other settlements in the North West Bank during Ariel Sharon's government in 2005.

The military's justification for the evacuations stems from plans to establish a new Israeli military point in the area, despite the long history of Palestinian families residing at the camp. The current situation has caused significant distress among the inhabitants, particularly for those who have invested years into building their lives and communities amidst displacement and instability, which has characterized their living conditions.

Um Mohammed's experience reflects a broader issue faced by many Palestinians in the occupied territories, where arbitrary military orders frequently disrupt lives and livelihoods. The evacuation at Araaba is part of a pattern of displacement that challenges the stability and rights of Palestinian families, raising questions about humanitarian implications and the ongoing conflict in the region.

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