What happened in the battle of Jenin?

The Jenin camp was targeted after Israel reported that it had “served as a launch site for numerous terrorist attacks against both Israeli civilians and Israeli towns and villages in the area.”…Battle of Jenin (2002)

Is Jenin in the West Bank?

Jenin camp borders the Jenin municipality and is the northernmost camp in the West Bank. It has been the scene of significant suffering. Established in 1953 after the original camp in the area was destroyed in a snowstorm, Jenin camp was also severely affected by the second intifada.

Which country is Jenin?

State of Palestine

Is Haifa Palestine?

In 1918 British forces occupied the town, and it subsequently (1922) became part of mandated Palestine. Haifa, Israel, as viewed from Mount Carmel. Persian Gardens and Bahāʾī shrine overlooking the port of Haifa, Israel.

How old is Jenin?

Jenin is a 4,000-year-old city in the north West Bank now populated by Palestinians.

Is the West Bank part of Israel?

Presently, most of the West Bank is administered by Israel though 42% of it is under varying degrees of autonomous rule by the Fatah-run Palestinian Authority. The Gaza Strip is currently under the control of Hamas.

What is Jenin famous for?

With a name that comes from the Arabic for gardens, Jenin is renowned for its abundant fruits and vegetables. It’s also famous for Marj Ibn Amer, a valley rich with plains of fertile soil. Jenin, the northernmost governorate in the West Bank, is home to some 300,000 people.

Is Haifa safe now?

Haifa is overall a safe city to travel to, with considerably low crime rates where tourists are free to explore without having to worry about street crime. However, it is advised that you remain vigilant at all times, especially on public transport.

How big was the Battle of Jenin in 2002?

Covering an area of 0.423 square kilometers, in 2002, it was home to 13,055 UNRWA registered Palestinian refugees. Most of the camp’s residents originally hail from the Carmel mountains and region of Haifa, and many maintain close ties with their relatives inside the Green Line.

Who was involved in the Battle of Jenin?

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs attributed attacks emanating from Jenin to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Fatah. Israel’s Operation Defensive Shield began on March 29 with an incursion into Ramallah, followed by Tulkarem and Qalqilya on April 1, Bethlehem on April 2, and Jenin and Nablus on April 3.

Why did Israel attack Jenin camp in 2002?

The Jenin camp was targeted after Israel reported that it had “served as a launch site for numerous terrorist attacks against both Israeli civilians and Israeli towns and villages in the area.” The IDF employed infantry, commando forces, and assault helicopters.

How many Palestinians died in the Battle of Jenin?

Israeli army weekly Bamahane attributes at least 31 militant attacks, totaling 124 victims, to Jenin during the same period, more than any other city in the West Bank. Prior to the undertaking of the Israeli operation the IDF Spokesman attributed 23 suicide bombings and 6 attempted bombings against civilians in Israel to Palestinians from Jenin.