A new Al Jazeera report documents a continuing Israeli military campaign that has displaced civilians and destroyed or requisitioned homes across Hebron, northern West Bank refugee camps, Gaza and southern Lebanon.
In Hebron, the report says nearly 5,000 Palestinians have been displaced in just over a week after restrictions followed the October 23 killing of two Israeli soldiers near the city. Residents were ordered to leave until further notice, while some homes were reportedly marked with black Xs and others converted into military positions. UNRWA described the measures as collective punishment, according to the report.
The documented scope extends beyond the current Hebron operation. Al Jazeera reports that more than 34,000 Palestinian refugees from the Jenin, Tulkarem and Nur Shams camps remain displaced after Israel’s Iron Wall operation began in January 2025. In Gaza, UNOSAT estimated that 201,290 structures had been damaged or destroyed by June 16, 2026. A UN Development Programme assessment cited in the report identified 31,259 damaged or destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon, mainly south of the Litani River.
The evidence describes more than isolated building demolitions. In earlier Al Jazeera reporting, research group Forensic Architecture said it had verified more than 200 incidents involving the destruction of buildings and streets in four West Bank refugee camps. Researchers said armoured bulldozers, controlled demolitions and air attacks widened roads through homes and gardens, creating routes for military vehicles and a broader system of territorial control.
The two reports establish a documented pattern of destruction and displacement, but they do not establish a single newly announced policy governing all four locations. They also report competing characterizations of the campaign: Israeli officials have described military operations as necessary to preserve freedom of action, while UN agencies and rights officials have raised concerns about forced displacement and possible violations of international law. The extent to which displaced residents will be able to return remains unresolved.