Israeli army forces Palestinians to evacuate Jenin refugee camp

The Israeli army has ordered Palestinians to evacuate Jenin refugee camp, forcing hundreds of people to spend the night in hospitals, Palestinian media have reported.

Videos posted on social media showed scores of Palestinians walking by an army jeep late at night. One man could be heard behind the camera blaming the army in Arabic for forcing the evacuation. Young children are seen in the video holding hands with adults as they stream out late at night.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said more than 3,000 people have been evacuated so far with the number likely to rise. 

The mass forced evacuations have raised fears in the camp that the Israeli army may be planning more heavy aerial and ground attacks overnight, residents have said. 

The Israeli army has not commented on the evacuation reports.