West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli forces raise flag over mosque minaret in Nur Shams camp
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Israeli occupation forces raised the Israeli flag over the minaret of Abu Obaidah Mosque in Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm, on Sunday, Shehab Wire reported. The action marked an escalation in the military's control of the camp's infrastructure during an ongoing operation.
The flag-raising occurred as Israeli forces continued their assault on the camp and maintained a comprehensive siege of the area. Military personnel have established positions throughout Nur Shams, a densely populated refugee settlement that has faced repeated incursions and blockades in recent operations. The raising of the flag on a religious structure underscored the extent of military control now exercised over the camp's key installations.
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