Israeli troops fought gun battles around the city during their incursion, particularly around the Jenin refugee camp, Manasra said.

CNN: Israeli troops attack Palestinian town

The UN later reported that during the pitched battle in Jenin refugee camp, 52 Palestinians were killed. 23 IDF soldiers were killed in the battle.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Agents of influence

In just one notable example, in April 2002, Erekat claimed in multiple television appearances that the IDF killed more than 500 people at Jenin refugee camp during Operation Defensive Shield.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Agents of influence

After a 23-year interval, the German government has funded the reopening of Jenin's open-air cinema on the slopes below the refugee camp.

ECONOMIST: Palestinians and the talks

Over seven ferocious days, more than 40 Palestinians have been killed, including a ten-year-old girl in her classroom near Jenin, and a young mother of nine near her home in a Bethlehem refugee camp.

ECONOMIST: Israel's assault on Palestinian cities