Jenin

Jenin is a major Palestinian city in northern West Bank, with population of at least 49,000. Located in Area A of the West Bank, it is under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority. 

It contains the Jenin refugee camp, a densely-populated Palestinian refugee camp with a population of around 11,000-22,000 people, according to differing sources and estimates.

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A Palestinian man looks at Israeli flags placed over a demolished Palestinian house

Jews, Arabs clash near Jenin as rioters reportedly set fire to West Bank homes

Bruchin is the village where Na'al Samara, the terrorist who murdered Tzeela Gez a week and a half ago, came from.

'Threats on diplomats' lives are unacceptable,' EU chief says after IDF fires near delegation

The IDF fired warning shots near a delegation of 25 people, after they entered an unapproved area in order 'to distance them.'

21/05/2025
 Israeli security forces seen during a military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, February 1

IDF troops fire warning shots near diplomatic delegation in Jenin

A delegation of diplomats reportedly deviated from the IDF's approved route in the West Bank city.

IDF kills head of the Islamic Jihad terror cell in Jenin

He maintained connections with Hamas in Gaza and abroad and was involved in advanced, significant terror activity.

Jenin transforming from terror stronghold into ghost town amid IDF ops.

Terror alerts in the West Bank, particularly in Hebron, are seeing a significant rise despite the ongoing operation.

07/05/2025

IDF soldiers enter Jenin hospital in breach of protocol, arrest suspect

As per the IDF's protocols, Israeli forces are required to obtain an approval from a division commander before operating within medical facilities.

Monstrous indoctrination: In fight against Israel, Palestinian kids in Jenin want to die

If there is no emotional connection to their own children, how could there ever be a desire for peace, coexistence, and mutual respect for the Israeli people?

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
10/04/2025

Security forces arrest eight terror suspects in overnight Jenin op.

The military said that security forces additionally thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt.

 THE VIEW overlooking the Valley of the Springs from the Shamir Lookout on the Gilboa.

From King Saul to today: The Gilboa’s role in Israel’s past and present

MY WORD: Collective and personal memories in the Gilboa mountains.

Jenin resident breaches into IDF base, runs over soldier while being chased by police

The IDF confirmed that the victim was a soldier and that he was evacuated to a hospital for treatment. The IDF also clarified that the incident is not being classified as a terror attack.

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