The occupation's aggression against Jenin and its camp enters its seventh month, resulting in heavy losses and the displacement of 22,000 people.

The Israeli occupation's aggression against the city of Jenin and its camp has entered its seventh month, amidst widespread destruction of infrastructure, homes, and the displacement of thousands of citizens from their homes.

Bashir Matahin, the Director of Public Relations at the Jenin Municipality, stated that the occupation has completely destroyed more than 600 homes since the beginning of the camp's invasion, and partially demolished nearly 1,000 housing units, leading to the displacement of about 22,000 of its residents.

He added that the occupying army, which is permanently present in the Jenin camp, prevents anyone from entering or leaving, complicating the municipality's efforts and its teams in accurately assessing the damages.

He continued, saying: From our close observations of the camp, we realize that the occupation has completely changed the map of the camp, as several landmarks have been removed, in addition to the construction of many roads and streets within it.

He confirmed that the continuation of the aggression exacerbates the crisis of the displaced, in addition to the increasing challenge of accommodating students from the Jenin camp in nearby schools.

He said: We will witness overcrowding in the classrooms of several schools close to the locations of the displaced, especially since the occupation has closed 8 schools in the camp and its surroundings.

The Jenin Municipality estimates its direct losses at about 400 million dollars, while indirect losses are escalating and increasing daily due to the ongoing economic crisis in the city.

According to Matahin, a deep recession has hit the city's markets due to the closure of the Jalameh crossing and the daily presence of the occupying army.

He confirmed that the Jenin Municipality has started, three months ago, a rehabilitation process for the streets of Jenin city with full support from the Palestinian government.

Since the onset of the aggression against the city and the camp on January 21, 2023, 40 martyrs have fallen, along with dozens of injuries and cases of arrest.