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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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.

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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.

IDF eliminates top Hamas official in Jenin operation

During the operation, Border Police, together with IDF soldiers, killed two additional terrorists and arrested three wanted individuals. 

04/03/2025

Elite Yamam unit arrests armed terror suspects en route to imminent attack

During the operation, forces arrested Ahmad Ali Zakarnah and Tariq Abu Zaid in Nablus while they were en route to carry out an attack.

Katz admits IDF has evacuated 40,000 Palestinians from West Bank homes

In response, the IDF told The Jerusalem Post that only 13,500 Palestinians have been evacuated.

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