The city of Jenin is bracing itself for the possibility of an extensive military operation by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), prompting armed groups to develop new fighting methods.The armed groups have devised a fresh strategy aimed at impeding the movement of IDF forces within Jenin and increasing attacks on major traffic routes.
The IDF has recently renewed its policy of targeted assassinations in Judea and Samaria, exemplified by the elimination of a terrorist squad through a drone attack that carried out shooting attacks. This reinstatement of the policy is a necessary step that will enhance the IDF’s counterterrorism capabilities. However, it appears that at some point, the IDF may need to launch a comprehensive military operation in Judea and Samaria.
Palestinian terrorism in northern Samaria changes the rules of the game against Israel and moves to the use of large explosive charges and the establishment of infrastructure for the production of rockets. A senior security official says that the IDF and the Shin Bet need to change the mindset of the new young generation that founded the armed terrorist groups and does not know the true power of the IDF.
The armed terrorist groups in Samaria are striving to gain a tactical advantage over IDF forces by emulating the terrorist methods employed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israel is facing mounting international pressure to avoid a large-scale military operation. Consequently, the IDF will prioritize activities aimed at dismantling explosive charge production laboratories that have been established in the region.
Despite significant media attention, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas concluded his visit to China without any notable political achievements.
China, currently strengthening its position in the Middle East, supports the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. However, China maintains good relations with Israel and will not jeopardize them to please the PA.
The political echelon is debating whether to launch an extensive military operation in northern Samaria for fear of a sharp American reaction and the flare-up of a new round of fighting on the border of the Gaza Strip.
A senior security official warns from the transfer of terrorism to the main cities in Israel and the spread of terrorism to large parts of Judea and Samaria.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque has once again grabbed headlines, with the Hamas movement warning Israel that any damage to the mosque will be a “red line” that, if crossed, could lead to a dangerous escalation. This warning comes in response to a plan put forward by Likud’s MK Amit Halevi, proposing the division of the Temple Mount. The plan has caused great anger among the PA and in Jordan, with the Jordanian public expressing their discontent and the “Muslim Brotherhood” calling for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador from Amman.
Jordan is deeply concerned about the potential collapse of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the unexpected departure of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas from the political stage.
The country fears that the right-wing Israeli government might exploit the PA’s collapse to encourage the migration of Palestinians from Judea and Samaria to Jordanian territory, while proclaiming that Jordan will serve as the establishment grounds for a Palestinian state.
Senior officials in Fatah report the willingness of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to reconcile with his bitter political rival, Marwan Al-Barghouti, and designate him as his future successor.
Mahmoud Al-Alul, vice chairman of the Fatah movement, expresses concern about the decline of the movement’s standing on the Palestinian street. He states that the movement is seeking a candidate from the younger generation to succeed Mahmoud Abbas.
Egypt invited the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to Cairo to stabilize the calm in the Gaza Strip and obtain their agreement for a long-term calm.
Hamas conveyed a message to Israel through Egyptian intelligence that an extensive operation by the IDF in northern Samaria against the armed terror groups would lead to a violation of the calm in the Gaza Strip.
The city of Jenin is bracing itself for the possibility of an extensive military operation by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), prompting armed groups to develop new fighting methods.The armed groups have devised a fresh strategy aimed at impeding the movement of IDF forces within Jenin and increasing attacks on major traffic routes.
The IDF has recently renewed its policy of targeted assassinations in Judea and Samaria, exemplified by the elimination of a terrorist squad through a drone attack that carried out shooting attacks. This reinstatement of the policy is a necessary step that will enhance the IDF’s counterterrorism capabilities. However, it appears that at some point, the IDF may need to launch a comprehensive military operation in Judea and Samaria.
Palestinian terrorism in northern Samaria changes the rules of the game against Israel and moves to the use of large explosive charges and the establishment of infrastructure for the production of rockets. A senior security official says that the IDF and the Shin Bet need to change the mindset of the new young generation that founded the armed terrorist groups and does not know the true power of the IDF.
The armed terrorist groups in Samaria are striving to gain a tactical advantage over IDF forces by emulating the terrorist methods employed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israel is facing mounting international pressure to avoid a large-scale military operation. Consequently, the IDF will prioritize activities aimed at dismantling explosive charge production laboratories that have been established in the region.
Despite significant media attention, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas concluded his visit to China without any notable political achievements.
China, currently strengthening its position in the Middle East, supports the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. However, China maintains good relations with Israel and will not jeopardize them to please the PA.
The political echelon is debating whether to launch an extensive military operation in northern Samaria for fear of a sharp American reaction and the flare-up of a new round of fighting on the border of the Gaza Strip.
A senior security official warns from the transfer of terrorism to the main cities in Israel and the spread of terrorism to large parts of Judea and Samaria.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque has once again grabbed headlines, with the Hamas movement warning Israel that any damage to the mosque will be a “red line” that, if crossed, could lead to a dangerous escalation. This warning comes in response to a plan put forward by Likud’s MK Amit Halevi, proposing the division of the Temple Mount. The plan has caused great anger among the PA and in Jordan, with the Jordanian public expressing their discontent and the “Muslim Brotherhood” calling for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador from Amman.
Jordan is deeply concerned about the potential collapse of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the unexpected departure of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas from the political stage.
The country fears that the right-wing Israeli government might exploit the PA’s collapse to encourage the migration of Palestinians from Judea and Samaria to Jordanian territory, while proclaiming that Jordan will serve as the establishment grounds for a Palestinian state.
Senior officials in Fatah report the willingness of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to reconcile with his bitter political rival, Marwan Al-Barghouti, and designate him as his future successor.
Mahmoud Al-Alul, vice chairman of the Fatah movement, expresses concern about the decline of the movement’s standing on the Palestinian street. He states that the movement is seeking a candidate from the younger generation to succeed Mahmoud Abbas.
Egypt invited the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to Cairo to stabilize the calm in the Gaza Strip and obtain their agreement for a long-term calm.
Hamas conveyed a message to Israel through Egyptian intelligence that an extensive operation by the IDF in northern Samaria against the armed terror groups would lead to a violation of the calm in the Gaza Strip.
