A senior PA delegation is heading to Saudi Arabia to present its position on a potential normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The PA leadership believes that such an agreement is still distant and unlikely to be reached before the US presidential elections.
As the eighth conference of the Fatah movement approaches in approximately two months, Hussein al-Sheikh, the Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the PLO, is actively working to secure the position of deputy to Mahmoud Abbas. Amidst the escalating succession battle within the PA Hussein al-Sheikh is also striving to garner regional support for his proposed appointment.
Although the Oslo agreement faced considerable challenges and ultimately failed to achieve its intended goals, both the PLO and Israel have refrained from canceling it, recognizing its historical significance and the complexities of the region’s security situation over the past three decades. Israel, in particular, made a strategic decision to maintain the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) governance in Judea and Samaria, acknowledging its importance in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Mahmoud Abbas, the Chairman of the PA is actively working to bolster his standing within the Biden administration and to reclaim renewed legitimacy for his leadership. Abbas is orchestrating a comprehensive overhaul of the PA’s institutions to fortify its influence on the Palestinian populace and to eliminate antagonistic elements within its security apparatus.
Recent developments indicate Egypt’s active involvement in preventing potential targeted assassinations of key terrorist leaders. Specifically, Israel declined an Egyptian plea to commit to avoiding a reversion to the practice of targeted killings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders.
With the leaders of these terrorist organizations retreating into hiding in Gaza due to their apprehensions of Israeli strikes, they’ve taken unprecedented precautions in regions such as Syria and Lebanon.
The recent terror attack in the Hebron area marks another instance of Hamas’ ongoing attempts to undermine the settlements enterprise in Judea and Samaria, with the intention of causing its collapse.
Hamas has reactivated its dormant units to carry out shooting attacks against settlers.
The Defense Cabinet has granted authorization to Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Galant to initiate a series of measures aimed at enhancing Israel’s deterrence and quelling the surge of terrorism. High-ranking security officials predict that Israel will resume targeted assassinations of Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders abroad, leaving minimal evidence behind.
Encouraged by Iran, Hamas is making efforts to inflame the Hebron region, which has remained relatively peaceful until now, through acts of terrorism targeting the IDF and settlers. The IDF must take decisive action to prevent the spread of terrorism into southern Judea and Samaria. This necessitates striking at the heart of the terrorist groups located in the refugee camps of northern Samaria.
The surge in terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria can be directly attributed to Iran’s escalating involvement. Over the past two years, Iran has significantly increased its provision of instructions, funds, and weaponry to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, fuelling unrest and instability in the region. Iran’s objective is clear: it aims to incite a new intifada against Israel and transform Judea and Samaria into a fresh front for its hostile endeavors.
The Biden administration has initiated discussions with members of Congress and the Senate to assess the potential approval of a tripartite deal involving Saudi Arabia and Israel. However, it has encountered significant challenges in securing the necessary majority for the deal’s approval. The current form of the deal presents difficulties that warrant President Biden’s reconsideration. It appears unlikely to achieve US regional goals, and Israel is unable to agree to Saudi Arabia’s conditions.
A senior PA delegation is heading to Saudi Arabia to present its position on a potential normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The PA leadership believes that such an agreement is still distant and unlikely to be reached before the US presidential elections.
As the eighth conference of the Fatah movement approaches in approximately two months, Hussein al-Sheikh, the Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the PLO, is actively working to secure the position of deputy to Mahmoud Abbas. Amidst the escalating succession battle within the PA Hussein al-Sheikh is also striving to garner regional support for his proposed appointment.
Although the Oslo agreement faced considerable challenges and ultimately failed to achieve its intended goals, both the PLO and Israel have refrained from canceling it, recognizing its historical significance and the complexities of the region’s security situation over the past three decades. Israel, in particular, made a strategic decision to maintain the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) governance in Judea and Samaria, acknowledging its importance in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Mahmoud Abbas, the Chairman of the PA is actively working to bolster his standing within the Biden administration and to reclaim renewed legitimacy for his leadership. Abbas is orchestrating a comprehensive overhaul of the PA’s institutions to fortify its influence on the Palestinian populace and to eliminate antagonistic elements within its security apparatus.
Recent developments indicate Egypt’s active involvement in preventing potential targeted assassinations of key terrorist leaders. Specifically, Israel declined an Egyptian plea to commit to avoiding a reversion to the practice of targeted killings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders.
With the leaders of these terrorist organizations retreating into hiding in Gaza due to their apprehensions of Israeli strikes, they’ve taken unprecedented precautions in regions such as Syria and Lebanon.
The recent terror attack in the Hebron area marks another instance of Hamas’ ongoing attempts to undermine the settlements enterprise in Judea and Samaria, with the intention of causing its collapse.
Hamas has reactivated its dormant units to carry out shooting attacks against settlers.
The Defense Cabinet has granted authorization to Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Galant to initiate a series of measures aimed at enhancing Israel’s deterrence and quelling the surge of terrorism. High-ranking security officials predict that Israel will resume targeted assassinations of Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders abroad, leaving minimal evidence behind.
Encouraged by Iran, Hamas is making efforts to inflame the Hebron region, which has remained relatively peaceful until now, through acts of terrorism targeting the IDF and settlers. The IDF must take decisive action to prevent the spread of terrorism into southern Judea and Samaria. This necessitates striking at the heart of the terrorist groups located in the refugee camps of northern Samaria.
The surge in terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria can be directly attributed to Iran’s escalating involvement. Over the past two years, Iran has significantly increased its provision of instructions, funds, and weaponry to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, fuelling unrest and instability in the region. Iran’s objective is clear: it aims to incite a new intifada against Israel and transform Judea and Samaria into a fresh front for its hostile endeavors.
The Biden administration has initiated discussions with members of Congress and the Senate to assess the potential approval of a tripartite deal involving Saudi Arabia and Israel. However, it has encountered significant challenges in securing the necessary majority for the deal’s approval. The current form of the deal presents difficulties that warrant President Biden’s reconsideration. It appears unlikely to achieve US regional goals, and Israel is unable to agree to Saudi Arabia’s conditions.
