The Israeli military has continued its weeks-long, large-scale offensive on several areas of the northern occupied West Bank,Al Jazeera reports.

The operation continues in the city of Jenin and its refugee camp, as well as Tulkarem and its Nur Shams refugee camp, forcing thousands to flee their homes.

Al Jazeera quoted Wafa as reporting that the military raid on Jenin is now in its 31st day, resulting in the death of 26 Palestinians. It said the Israelis have been raiding Tulkarem for 25 days and Nur Shams for 12 days.

The Israeli army has also deployed hundreds of soldiers and bulldozers that have demolished houses and torn up vital infrastructure across various locations in the West Bank, cutting off water and power.

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