Fighting reported in Tulkarem-area camp after IDF convoy seen entering

Clashes are being reported in the Nour Shams refugee camp east of Tulkarem in the West Bank, after footage shared on social media showed a large convoy of Israeli military vehicles, including an armored bulldozer, entering the area.

????HAPPENING NOW: Israeli forces are breaking into the West Bank city of Tulkarm and the Nour Shams refugee camp, bringing several bulldozers with them. pic.twitter.com/kYxCOln2SI

— In Context (@incontextmedia) December 30, 2023

The crackle of gunfire and loud explosions can be heard in unverified video from the scene. A bulldozer can also be seen knocking down part of a building.

Armed clashes continue in the camp.. pic.twitter.com/QOQCOfr3up

— Palestine Captives ???? (@Palestinecapti1) December 31, 2023

According to the official Palestinian WAFA media outlet, two people were injured in two separate airstrikes in the camp.

???????????? Le bulldozer de l'occupation commence à #détruire les infrastructures du quartier d'#AlMaslakh, dans le camp de #NourShams.

ADR pic.twitter.com/tESAKeetMO

— Bree ???????? (@Bree_Vandekaamp) December 30, 2023

Reports claim a number of arrests are made during the raids.

There is no comment from the Israel Defense Forces.