Palestinian Authority forces suppress protest in Jenin over security cooperation with Israel

Palestinian Authority (PA) forces used teargas to disperse protesters in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, where demonstrators had gathered to protest the ongoing siege of the nearby Jenin refugee camp.

The protests came just days after PA forces launched a raid on the camp, clashing with members of the Jenin Brigades. During the raid, PA forces killed a commander, Yazid Ja’ayseh, and left several others injured.

Jenin and its refugee camp are known as strongholds of armed factions, including the Jenin Brigades, who are viewed by many as more resistant to Israel’s occupation than the PA, which has faced criticism for its coordination with Israeli security forces.

Israeli forces have ramped up their operations in the camp, particularly since October of last year, further exacerbating tensions and fueling protests.