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Jul 2023
14m 30s

Israel's Invasion of Jenin

The Institute for Middle East Understanding
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Last week, the Israeli military began a two-day invasion in the Palestinian city of Jenin. Israeli soldiers killed 12 Palestinians—including at least 4 children—left over 100 Palestinians injured, and destroyed dozens of homes. Most Palestinian families living in Jenin’s refugee camp were forced out of their homes by violent militias in 1948 in order to ste ... Show More
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