Jenin Camp ( ar, مخيم جنين) is a 0.42 sq km

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north of the

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in the city of

Jenin Jenin (; ar, ') is a Palestinian city in the northern West Bank. It serves as the administrative center of the Jenin Governorate of the State of Palestine and is a major center for the surrounding towns. In 2007, Jenin had a population of app ...

. It was established in 1953 after a snowstorm destroyed most of the original camp. The camp was also severely affected during the

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, when the

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occupied the camp in April 2002 after the Battle of Jenin on the grounds that the camp was a hotbed of Palestinian militancy. In the prevention of terror attacks, over 400 homes were destroyed, and hundreds more were severely damaged. A quarter of the camp's population was homeless and displaced. A UN envoy likened the camp to an earthquake zone. Palestinian claims that 500 people were killed during the 2002 Israeli invasion were dismissed by a UN report, which supported accounts that stated 52 Palestinians and 23 Israeli soldiers were killed. Israeli authorities rejected claims that the

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had committed a massacre in the camp, although they did prevent relief workers and reporters from entering, on the grounds that

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rigged by Palestinains were a serious concern. Palestinians later acknowledged that explosives were indeed placed throughout the camp. Both Israeli and Palestinian forces conduct frequent operations in the camp, often resulting in violence. In August 2021, four Palestinian men were killed and a fifth seriously wounded during an Israeli raid by undercover forces, who entered the camp to arrest a

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suspect. The camp has one of the highest rates of unemployment and poverty among the 19 West Bank refugee camps. Many residents previously relied upon work in Israel, which has been severely curtailed since the construction of the Barrier and the implementation of the permit regime. Other issues include high population density and poor sewage networks. It is known for its active role in terrorism. On 28 September 2022, four Palestinians were killed and 44 others were wounded in an Israeli raid in the camp.

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Welcome To Jinin Refugee Camp
* ttps://web.archive.org/web/20081023065922/http://www.cinemajenin.com/ A project aimed at reopening a movie theater for the residents of Jenin and the refugee camp. {{Authority control Populated places established in 1953 Palestinian refugee camps in the West Bank Jenin Governorate

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