At a press briefing in New York on Tuesday, Farhan Haque, deputy spokesman for the top UN official, said the secretary-general urged security forces to exercise maximum restraint and avoid the use of lethal force to save lives.
The United Nations humanitarian office has expressed concern for the safety and well-being of Palestinians living in the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, where Israeli forces have continued repression.
According to initial information, airstrikes, heavy bulldozers and secret security forces have been used in the military operation, which has left many people dead and injured.
Earlier, clashes between armed Palestinians in the Jenin refugee camp and Palestinian security forces had been ongoing for the past few weeks. Palestinian forces are trying to regain control here.
According to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), more than 2,000 families have been displaced due to these clashes until last week.
The Israeli military has previously moved into the Jenin refugee camp, damaging critical infrastructure. As a result, basic services including water, electricity, waste management have been disrupted in the camp.
The United Nations and partner agencies have recently distributed mattresses and blankets to displaced populations, but humanitarian workers have found it difficult to reach populations in need.
Just three days ago, a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas entered into force in the Gaza Strip, followed by an escalation of violence in the West Bank.