A demonstrator tries to take cover from tear gas canisters thrown by Palestinian security forces during a march demanding the lifting of the siege on Jenin camp, in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. Palestinian security forces laid siege to the Jenin refugee camp on Saturday after militants affiliated with the "Jenin Brigade" of the Islamic Jihad Movement and other Palestinian factions seized two vehicles belonging to the Palestinian Authority on Dec. 5, according to the source, who requested anonymity. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
RAMALLAH, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- One militant was killed and several others were injured on Saturday after Palestinian security forces clashed with armed Palestinian factions in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, a Palestinian medical source said.
Palestinian security forces laid siege to the refugee camp on Saturday after militants affiliated with the "Jenin Brigade" of the Islamic Jihad Movement and other Palestinian factions seized two vehicles belonging to the Palestinian Authority on Dec. 5, according to the source, who requested anonymity.
During the armed clashes between militants inside the camp and Palestinian security forces, one militant was killed by the security forces' gunfire, while several others were injured. Five members of the Palestinian security forces were also injured, the source said.
Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security.
He said the campaign "aims to restore the Jenin camp from the influence of lawbreakers, who have disrupted the daily life of citizens and deprived them of their right to receive public services freely and safely." ■
A demonstrator tries to kick back a tear gas canister thrown by Palestinian security forces during a march demanding the lifting of the siege on Jenin camp, in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. Palestinian security forces laid siege to the Jenin refugee camp on Saturday after militants affiliated with the "Jenin Brigade" of the Islamic Jihad Movement and other Palestinian factions seized two vehicles belonging to the Palestinian Authority on Dec. 5, according to the source, who requested anonymity. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
A demonstrator tries to kick back a tear gas canister thrown by Palestinian security forces during a march demanding the lifting of the siege on Jenin camp, in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. Palestinian security forces laid siege to the Jenin refugee camp on Saturday after militants affiliated with the "Jenin Brigade" of the Islamic Jihad Movement and other Palestinian factions seized two vehicles belonging to the Palestinian Authority on Dec. 5, according to the source, who requested anonymity. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
A demonstrator tries to kick back a tear gas canister thrown by Palestinian security forces during a march demanding the lifting of the siege on Jenin camp, in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. Palestinian security forces laid siege to the Jenin refugee camp on Saturday after militants affiliated with the "Jenin Brigade" of the Islamic Jihad Movement and other Palestinian factions seized two vehicles belonging to the Palestinian Authority on Dec. 5, according to the source, who requested anonymity. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
Members of Palestinian security forces stand guard by a street in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. One militant was killed and several others were injured on Saturday after Palestinian security forces clashed with armed Palestinian factions in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, a Palestinian medical source said. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
Members of Palestinian security forces stand guard on a street in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. One militant was killed and several others were injured on Saturday after Palestinian security forces clashed with armed Palestinian factions in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, a Palestinian medical source said. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
Members of Palestinian security forces stand guard on a street in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. One militant was killed and several others were injured on Saturday after Palestinian security forces clashed with armed Palestinian factions in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, a Palestinian medical source said. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
Members of Palestinian security forces stand guard on a street in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. One militant was killed and several others were injured on Saturday after Palestinian security forces clashed with armed Palestinian factions in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, a Palestinian medical source said. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
Members of Palestinian security forces stand guard on a street in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2024. One militant was killed and several others were injured on Saturday after Palestinian security forces clashed with armed Palestinian factions in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, a Palestinian medical source said. Anwar Rajab, spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, confirmed in a statement that the forces had launched a campaign in Jenin to maintain public security. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)
