Once the home of suicide bombers, Jenin is now the quietest city in the West Bank after district leaders rushed to restore calm, because the residents realized their economic prosperity could end, since ‘an attack on Israelis is an attack against us,’ says local businessman.
By Elior Levy
Jenin, once a stronghold of suicide bombers, is the quietest town in the West Bank these days. After four attempted terror attacks at the nearby Jalamah checkpoint, the people there understood their economic prosperity could be endangered and immediately took action to calm things down.
The ‘quiet’ Jalamah checkpoint in Jenin – Photo: Israel Border Authority
It’s a quiet morning hour at the entrance gate leading into Jenin. Continue Reading »
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