"Jénine, Jénine" is a 2002 documentary film by Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammed Bakri, depicting the aftermath of the 2002 Israeli military incursion into the Jenin refugee camp during "Operation Defensive Shield." The film presents Palestinian testimonies, portraying what Bakri calls the "Palestinian truth" about the event, which some claimed involved a massacre. However, investigations by organizations like Human Rights Watch found no evidence of mass killings but noted violations of international law by Israeli forces.

The film faced significant controversy, being banned in Israel for allegedly being defamatory. Bakri fought the ban, with the Israeli Supreme Court ruling in his favor, defending freedom of expression. However, lawsuits followed, with Israeli soldiers accusing the film of defamation. One lawsuit in 2021 led to the reinstatement of the film's ban and financial penalties against Bakri.

Despite its legal challenges, Jénine, Jénine won awards and is considered significant in Palestinian cinema for highlighting Palestinian perspectives often absent from mainstream media.

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The film depicts the aftermath of the 2002 assault and siege of Jenin by Israeli forces, drawing parallels to the identical atrocities committed 22 years later during Operation Summer Camps from August 28 to September 4, 2024 in Jenin.