Israeli Supreme Court Orders IDF to Set Timeline for Palestinian Return to Jenin Camps

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Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the IDF to present a timeline for the return of Palestinians to their homes in the Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur al-Shams camps. The court acknowledged that current security conditions are not yet suitable for their return. The ruling follows a large-scale military operation that began in January 2025 to dismantle terror infrastructure. The court stressed the need to advance steps enabling resettlement, including a timetable.

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The Supreme Court ordered the IDF to present a timeline for Palestinian residents to return to their homes.
The ruling specifically concerns the camps in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur al-Shams in Judea and Samaria.
Justices Yitzhak Amit, Alex Stein, and Khaled Kabub issued the decision.
The court acknowledged that current security conditions do not yet permit the residents' return.
The order follows a large-scale military operation called "Iron Shield" that began in January 2025.
The operation aimed to dismantle terror infrastructure in the camps.

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Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to present a timeline for the return of Palestinians to their homes in refugee camps in Judea and Samaria. The ruling, issued by Justices Yitzhak Amit, Alex Stein, and Khaled Kabub, specifically addresses the camps in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur al-Shams. These areas were evacuated during a large-scale military operation that began in January 2025, known as Operation "Iron Shield."

The court acknowledged that the current security conditions do not yet permit the residents' return. However, the justices emphasized the need to advance a series of steps that would enable their resettlement, including the development of a timetable. The operation, which lasted for one year and nine months, aimed to eradicate terror infrastructure and dismantle camps identified as central hubs for terrorist activity.

The decision comes despite the security risks acknowledged by the court, highlighting a tension between security concerns and the imperative to facilitate the return of displaced residents.