Jenin’s Struggle: The Escalating Plight of Displaced Palestinians

POLICY WIRE — Jenin, West Bank — Randa greets us with a smile tinged with despair. Once, she thrived as an entrepreneur in a spacious home. Now, her life has been upended by the Israeli...

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August 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Jenin, West Bank — Randa greets us with a smile tinged with despair. Once, she thrived as an entrepreneur in a spacious home. Now, her life has been upended by the Israeli military’s relentless operations in the West Bank.

The Jenin refugee camp, a longstanding emblem of Palestinian resilience, has seen tens of thousands displaced. Established in 1953 following the Nakba, the camp has long been a bastion of resistance.

Currently, the camp remains sealed off by Israeli Defense Forces, leaving residents in a state of isolation and fear. Fragmented information from the Israeli phone network reveals a dire situation within the camp.

Families, once united in the close-knit community of the camp, are now scattered and struggling to rebuild. The Not to Forget Association, a partner of Medical Aid for Palestinians, has emerged to support these displaced families, addressing a burgeoning mental health crisis.

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