The Israeli Attack on Jenin: Legal and Political Implications

Susan M. Akram will speak at “The Israeli Attack on Jenin: Legal and Political Implications” webinar on Thursday, July 13 from 10:00 to 11:30am.

About the Webinar:

The Israeli Military carried out a large-scale raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the first week of July, an assault that lasted nearly 48 hours. During the raid the military used heavy firepower, hundreds of troops, and aerial forces, recalling scenes from the Israeli siege on Palestinian cities in 2002. The attack caught the attention of observers and diplomats around the world who have responded with concern and condemnation. By the end of the raid, 12 Palestinians had been killed, thousands of residents had fled during the fighting, and significant damage was done to the refugee camp’s housing and infrastructure. The Israeli military and the Palestinian factions fighting in the camp both declared a victory. Growing calls in Israel for repeated large-scale campaigns in Palestinian cities suggest that the raid in Jenin was not a one-time event but rather the beginning of a wave of Israeli operations. In the days since, several Palestinian attacks on Israelis have taken place, sending a clear signal that the raid escalated existing tensions and that the security situation is primed to deteriorate further.

Arab Center Washington DC is convening a panel of experts to discuss what took place in the Jenin camp and what the implications will be for all parties involved. What happened during the two days when the Israeli military raided the Jenin refugee camp? What human rights abuses and legal violations were committed? What led to this operation? What have responses been from the different players involved, including allies and international organizations serving the Palestinian people?