Palestinians sleep outside hospital after being displaced

More than 30 hours since Israel launched a large-scale raid on Jenin, more than 4,000 Palestinians have been displaced from their homes.

Those evacuated have been left with no shelter, water or electricity, while attacks continue on buildings and in the streets of Jenin's refugee camp.

Many Palestinians were seen sleeping on the ground outside buildings after they were forced to flee their homes because of live fire.

jenin public hospital — Displaced Palestinians sleep outside Jenin Public Hospital on 4 July 2023 (Muhammed Atiq)

The World Health Organisation has raised concerns over the large number of casualties and displaced people, calling on medical workers and facilities to be respected.

Throughout the offensive, hospital buildings and medical personnel have been targeted with tear gas and live fire, further putting the lives of wounded people at risk.

Some Palestinians spent the night inside hospital buildings in an effort to find a safe place to seek shelter, however were met with tear gas canisters raining down on them this morning.

According to local media, more than 120 Palestinians have been detained since the raid began.

jenin public hospital displaced palestinians — A Palestinian man sleeps on the streets of Jenin on 4 July 2023 after being displaced following Israel's deadly operation (Muhammed Atiq)