Israeli occupation forces have continued their military assault on the city of Tulkarem and its refugee camp for the seventh consecutive day, imposing a tight siege and escalating their attacks on homes and infrastructure, Wafa reports.

WAFA correspondent reported that Israeli forces, accompanied by police dogs, raided homes across various neighborhoods of Tulkarem and its outskirts last night. They searched the homes, interrogated residents in the field, and checked their identities. However, no detentions were reported.

Israeli reinforcements were also deployed to Tulkarem, tightening the siege on the city and the refugee camp. The occupation forces also continued their blockade of Thabet Thabet Government Hospital and Al-Israa Specialist Hospital, obstructing ambulance movements and medical teams.

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