Israel Says It Has Cleared Residents from Jenin Camp and Will Keep Soldiers There Long-Term

After a drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin on August 28, 2026, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the area's residents have been evacuated and soldiers will stay there permanently. This is a major change: Israel used to conduct short raids and leave. Now it is setting up a lasting military presence in a crowded neighborhood, which raises concerns about people losing their homes and the chances for peace.