Operation Defensive Shield

March 29 – May 10, 2002

Result Inconclusive

Israel launched a large military operation in West Bank cities after a wave of suicide bombings during the Second Intifada. Fighting in the Jenin refugee camp was especially heavy.

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Battles 3

2002

Battle of Jenin (2002) Israeli victory جنين

April 2 – May 10, 2002

Siege of the Church of the Nativity Negotiated Palestinian retreat Church of the Nativity

April 3–8, 2002

Battle of Nablus Israeli victory Nablus Aviv Kochavi

Key commanders

Palestinians 1

Yasser Arafat military commander

Israel 2

Ariel Sharon military commander

Aviv Kochavi military commander