Jenin and the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement

Refugee camp at the heart of a struggle around demographics, displacement and mobility

Jenin
Jenin is home to more than 14,000 people, surviving on less than half a square kilometre of land
(Image credit: Ronaldo Schmeidt/Getty Images)

Anne Irfan, lecturer at UCL explains how the Israeli military operation in Jenin highlights a struggle around demographics, displacement and mobility.

The Israeli army’s recent attack on Jenin refugee camp resulted in 13 deaths (12 Palestinians, including four children, and one Israeli soldier killed by suspected friendly fire). An additional 143 Palestinians were injured, with 20 in critical condition, and up to 4,000 displaced.

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