‘Not a one-off’: Why the West Bank camp of Jenin is a regular Israeli target The Israeli military withdrew its troops from Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, ending an intense two-day operation in the militant stronghold that killed at least 12 Palestinians and drove thousands of people from their homes. Here is what you need to know about the Jenin refugee camp and its prominent role in the escalating violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militant groups.