Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas is scheduled to visit the city of Jenin in the northern West Bank on Wednesday, marking his first visit in over a decade.
This comes just a week after the largest Israeli raid in Jenin in recent years, which resulted in the deaths of twelve Palestinians and one Israeli soldier.
The raid took place in the Jenin refugee camp, an area known for intense clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups.
The Israeli raid, aimed at what Israel perceives as a "terrorism hub," involved hundreds of troops, drone strikes, and army bulldozers that caused extensive damage to the streets and numerous houses.
Shortly after the raid, several high-ranking officials from Abbas's Fatah party, including deputy chairman Mahmoud Aloul, visited the camp but faced opposition from angry residents.
During his visit, Abbas is expected to tour both the city of Jenin and the refugee camp, accompanied by the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO).
The purpose of the visit, according to Abbas's office, is to assess the progress of reconstruction in the camp and the city.
Before Abbas's arrival, the streets of the camp were patrolled by hundreds of soldiers from the presidential guard.
Established in 1953, the Jenin camp was initially created to accommodate Palestinians who were displaced during the 1948 creation of Israel, an event referred to by Palestinians as the "Nakba" or "catastrophe."
Over time, the camp has evolved from tents to concrete structures, resembling more of a neighbourhood than a traditional refugee camp.
The security situation in the camp has deteriorated over the past 18 months, with limited presence from the Palestinian Authority (PA) based in Ramallah.
Local armed groups, such as the Jenin Brigade, which Israel alleges is backed by Iran, have gained influence in the camp.
While Abbas had previously visited Jenin in 2012, this visit will mark his first tour of the camp itself.
Experts, however, remain sceptical about the impact of Abbas's visit.
Hugh Lovatt, a senior fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, stated that the visit is an attempt by Abbas to demonstrate control over Jenin.
However, given the deepening crisis of legitimacy faced by the Palestinian Authority and the rise of armed groups, this visit is unlikely to fully restore the authority's influence.