Pakistan, July 6 -- Israeli army bulldozers have destroyed large parts of two refugee camps in the West Bank city of Tulkarem, leaving thousands of Palestinians displaced and fearful for their future. The military says the operation targets armed militants, but residents believe it is erasing their identity and claims as refugees.

The army gave residents just a few hours to collect their belongings before demolishing homes and carving wide roads through the camps. According to the Israeli military, the clearance is part of "Operation Iron Wall," aimed at creating easier access for future operations and cracking down on resistance strongholds.

Many locals, like 62-year-old Abd al-Rahman Ajaj, returned to find their homes in rubble. Born ...