Yoni Ben Menachem's Blog - נושא: The Palestinian Arena

Terrorist Groups in Samaria Adopting Hezbollah’s Methods

20 June 2023

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.

Disappointing Visit of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to China

20 June 2023

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.

Israel is debating about an extensive military operation in Samaria

18 June 2023

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.

Al-Aqsa Mosque Regains Headline Attention

15 June 2023

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 Prepares for the Post-Mahmoud Abbas Era

11 June 2023

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.

Is Marwan Al-Barghouti Returning to the Political Arena?

9 June 2023

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 is trying to stabilize the calm in the Gaza Strip

8 June 2023

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 US fears a possible collapse of the PA

5 June 2023

Shin Bet head Ronen Bar met in Washington with senior officials of the American administration and explained to them the security dangers in Judea and Samaria that undermine the stability of the PA.
The administration is concerned about the possibility of the PA collapsing and demands that Israel take steps to strengthen the PA, the problem is that the PA chairman has trouble helping himself.

Terrorism is spreading throughout Judea and Samaria

31 May 2023

The monster of Palestinian terrorism in Judea and Samaria is growing day by day, about 20 armed terrorist groups operate in Judea and Samaria and the Shin Bet estimates that the situation calls for a major military operation against the terrorist infrastructure.
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas rejected the American security plan to fight terrorism and PA estimates that the escalation will continue.

Bin Salman uses the tactic of gradual progress towards Israel

29 May 2023

The Biden administration has set itself the goal of achieving a breakthrough in relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia in the next six months, before the campaign for the US presidential elections.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has set a series of demands to the US and Israel as a condition for a normalization agreement, he prefers to progress towards the agreement in a gradual manner with a mechanism of close supervision of the various stages.

The Palestinian Arena

Terrorist Groups in Samaria Adopting Hezbollah’s Methods

Disappointing Visit of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to China

Israel is debating about an extensive military operation in Samaria

Al-Aqsa Mosque Regains Headline Attention

Jordan Prepares for the Post-Mahmoud Abbas Era

Is Marwan Al-Barghouti Returning to the Political Arena?

Egypt is trying to stabilize the calm in the Gaza Strip

The US fears a possible collapse of the PA

Terrorism is spreading throughout Judea and Samaria

Bin Salman uses the tactic of gradual progress towards Israel

Terrorist Groups in Samaria Adopting Hezbollah’s Methods

Disappointing Visit of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to China

Israel is debating about an extensive military operation in Samaria

Al-Aqsa Mosque Regains Headline Attention

Jordan Prepares for the Post-Mahmoud Abbas Era

Is Marwan Al-Barghouti Returning to the Political Arena?

Egypt is trying to stabilize the calm in the Gaza Strip

The US fears a possible collapse of the PA

Terrorism is spreading throughout Judea and Samaria

Bin Salman uses the tactic of gradual progress towards Israel

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