Armed clashes erupted on Sunday in the Jenin refugee camp, located in the northern West Bank, as Palestinian Authority security forces clashed with local Palestinian resistance fighters.

The confrontations came after the Palestinian security services launched an aggressive campaign aimed at asserting their control over the camp, which has long been a stronghold for armed resistance groups.

The operation is part of an ongoing effort by the Palestinian Authority to extend its authority and quell resistance activities within the camp, but it has sparked intense opposition from local fighters, leading to violent clashes.

This escalation highlights the continued tensions between the Palestinian Authority’s security forces and the resistance factions in the West Bank, particularly in areas like Jenin, which has witnessed frequent confrontations and unrest in recent years.

Al Jazeera.