The situation in the Ain al-Hilweh camp oscillates between cautious calm and sporadic clashes, following a wave of violence that occurred after an attack on centers affiliated with the Fatah movement. In terms of interventions, the first meeting of the investigative committee was held yesterday, Thursday, in the camp, comprising its head, Major General Ma'in Khaoush from "Fatah" and the "Palestine Liberation Organization," the commander of the Palestinian joint forces, Major General Mahmoud Al-Ajouri, a representative from the Palestinian factions, Abu Hassan Kurdish, and a representative of the Islamic factions, Nasr Al-Maqdah. The committee will have access to all available data regarding the assassination of Major General Abu Ashraf Al-Armoushi and his companions, as well as the assassination of Abdul Rahman Farhud, in order to begin its work in uncovering those implicated and submitting them to Lebanese justice.
In parallel, a meeting for the Palestinian working authority was held at the headquarters of Palestinian unions and organizations in Sidon, which confirmed in a statement its resolutions taken during its meeting at the Palestinian embassy in Lebanon last Tuesday, with the primary focus on establishing a ceasefire and providing a safe environment for the return of our displaced families to their homes in the camp. The need to start the work of the investigative committee formed by the working authority, chaired by Major General Ma'in Khaoush, was emphasized to investigate the criminal assassination targeting the leader of the Palestinian National Security Forces, Abu Ashraf Al-Armoushi, and his companions, as well as the murder of Abdul Rahman Farhud.
A statement distributed by the media office of "Hamas" indicated that Haniya presented the conditions in Ain al-Hilweh camp, in light of the unfortunate clashes that claimed the lives of some of its residents and injured dozens, causing panic among the civilians. He emphasized the necessity of making all efforts to sustain the ceasefire and facilitate the return of families to their homes. Haniya affirmed "Hamas's commitment to security and stability in the camp and its surroundings, aiming to keep the camps as a symbol of return to Palestine, while ensuring that Palestinian arms are focused solely against the Zionist enemy."
The statement noted that "Hamas has worked from the first moments, in coordination with Palestinian and Lebanese forces and references, to cease the clashes and restore normalcy by withdrawing armed individuals from the streets."
Additionally, Fatah denied circulating reports about the killing of Sheikh Jamal Khattab, stating in a statement that he is fine and actively working, having recently conducted intensive communications to halt the ongoing clashes in Ain al-Hilweh camp.
On another note, "Save the Children" revealed that the clashes in Ain al-Hilweh camp have led to the displacement of 20,000 people, including about 12,000 children. The area director at Save the Children, George Greg, told "Reuters": "We are seeing a large number of children and families going through hardships and feeling confused due to the ongoing clashes. Many families fled the violence without time to pack or prepare for displacement." Greg added, "Some children have been separated from their parents and caregivers," pointing out that "other families fear leaving their homes despite their limited food and water supplies."
Moreover, security sources in Ain al-Hilweh informed "Reuters" that "at least 13 people, most of whom are armed men, have been killed in the camp since the fighting erupted last Saturday between Fatah and extremist Islamists."
