As part of the ongoing escalation of Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian territory, the town of Tamoun recently was subject yet to another assault by the Israeli occupation Army. Soldiers raided multiple homes, wreaking and vandalizing their contents, causing extensive damage to civilian property, and spreading fear among residents. Several civilians were also subjected to severe beatings, resulting in various injuries and further deepening the town’s suffering.
Among the most affected was the family of Mrs. Zainab Bani Odeh, who faced a relentless campaign of violations, including three separate raids within just twelve days. The nightmare began when Israeli Army stormed the home of her father, Mahmoud, where she resides with her family and also where the resident of her brother Omar is also located in the same building. The soldiers stormed the building under the pretext of arresting her brother, and the soldiers vandalized the house, confiscating six smart mobile phones, inflicting a financial loss exceeding 10,000 shekels.
The attacks escalated when occupation Army returned, but this time engaging in deliberate vandalism. They shattered a fish tank, damaged furniture, kitchen cabinets, and electronic appliances, destroyed solar-powered lights, and ravaged the family’s garden. Clothes and personal belongings were also seized, adding to the material losses, which is estimated at 2,000 shekels. Beyond financial harm, the repeated intrusions left the family in a constant state of fear and distress.
The town of Tamoun has suffered numerous similar assaults, with hardly a week passing without home invasions. Soldiers have stormed residences, destroying property, looting valuables, and spreading terror among residents. Reports detail extensive damage, including the destruction of furniture and household appliances, theft of money and personal belongings, and the deliberate targeting of agricultural assets such as trees and crops.
Beyond material destruction, these raids have inflicted profound psychological trauma, particularly on women and children who endure prolonged terror under constant threats and intimidation. This systematic policy appears aimed at destabilizing the town and making daily life unbearable for its residents.
The suffering extends beyond property damage. Many civilians have been physically assaulted, sustaining injuries that deepen their hardship. The psychological and social impact has been particularly severe on women, who now live in constant fear and instability. Such acts of terror are part of a broader strategy to pressure Palestinians into displacement.
Despite these, relentless attacks which falls under organized and systematic operation to intimidate and eventually to displace Palestinians, the resilience of Tamoun’s residents remains unshaken. Their steadfastness in defending their land and rights continues to stand as the strongest barrier against attempts to uproot them. These brutal aggressions will not break their spirit, nor will they deter them from asserting their dignity and legitimate claims.
About Tammun,
Tammun is located north of Tubas and is bordered to the east by the village of Atuf and the Beqaa Valley, to the south by Wadi Al-Far’a village, and to the west by Al-Far’a Camp. The town built up area stands on 6000 Dunums, whereas its land covers a total area of 97000 Dunums. Tammun is home to approximately 16,000 residents, with a gender distribution of 49% female and 51% male.
Prepared as part of the project:
“Mapping and Diagnosing Palestinian Rural Women’s Livelihood and Economic Empowerment in Area “C”
Implemented by: The Applied Research Institute-Jerusalem (ARIJ)
Prepared by:
The Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem
