Tensions in the city of Jenin between the PA and the Islamic Jihad are escalating as the PA’s security forces have begun arresting armed terrorists. The Islamic Jihad is threatening to boycott the reconciliation meeting in Cairo at the end of the month, where PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to present a formula for disbanding the armed groups in Jenin without bloodshed.
The political echelon has ordered the IDF to temporarily halt anti-terrorist activities in the Jenin area to allow the PA to activate its forces and regain security control. This decision confronts the PA chairman with a strategic choice that will impact the restoration of the PA’s international standing and its position as a partner for a political settlement with Israel.
The recent visit of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to Jenin served as a significant spectacle to address domestic concerns and bolster international support. However, there are doubts regarding his commitment to combating the terrorism perpetrated by armed groups.
Iran has shown no intention of relinquishing its outposts in the Jenin area, challenging the authority of the Palestinian Authority (PA). As a result, Israel will likely continue its military operations in the region to counter the threat of terrorism.
The recent security events in the Jenin refugee camp have exposed the weakening grip of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, who has lost control over security in northern Samaria, causing a significant erosion of his position among the Palestinian population. In an attempt to restore his standing among Palestinians and regain international legitimacy, the PA chairman has initiated a national reconciliation meeting in Cairo at the end of this month.
PA security forces reentered the city of Jenin this week with increased strength, in coordination with the IDF. However, they refrained from entering the adjacent refugee camp.
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas views this as a preliminary step towards regaining control over northern Samaria. Although the IDF carried out the operation, Israel recognizes the presence of PA security forces in Jenin as an important stride in the war on terror.
The recent events in the Jenin refugee camp have shaken the PA leadership’s sense of security and intensified anger and hostility towards them among the Palestinian people. PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is concerned about Hamas undermining his rule, prompting him to initiate a reconciliation meeting in Cairo to ease tensions on the Palestinian streets.
The Hamas movement has declared war on the settlements and settlers, calling on Palestinians to launch attacks against them throughout Judea and Samaria.
Hamas’s influence is growing stronger, and it is also working to overthrow the PA rule. Within the Israeli security system, there is a rising demand to impose a heavy cost on the movement.
The IDF operation in the Jenin refugee camp has dealt a significant blow to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and its chairman, Mahmoud Abbas, further eroding their position on the Palestinian street.
The Islamic Jihad, an Iranian-backed group, is gaining strength among Palestinians and has plans to establish armed outposts in other parts of Judea and Samaria.
The IDF has taken a proactive stance in the fight against terrorism, successfully gaining freedom of action in Jenin. However, in northern Samaria, approximately 2,000 armed terrorists and extensive terrorist infrastructures still remain.
Iran’s efforts to consolidate its control in northern Samaria necessitate that Israel maintains the momentum of its recent successes and promptly launches additional operations.
Israel faces complex political and security challenges when it comes to the future of the Palestinian Authority (PA).
With security control lost over parts of Judea and Samaria, and the emergence of terrorist groups establishing rocket production infrastructure, the situation demands careful evaluation.
Tensions in the city of Jenin between the PA and the Islamic Jihad are escalating as the PA’s security forces have begun arresting armed terrorists. The Islamic Jihad is threatening to boycott the reconciliation meeting in Cairo at the end of the month, where PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to present a formula for disbanding the armed groups in Jenin without bloodshed.
The political echelon has ordered the IDF to temporarily halt anti-terrorist activities in the Jenin area to allow the PA to activate its forces and regain security control. This decision confronts the PA chairman with a strategic choice that will impact the restoration of the PA’s international standing and its position as a partner for a political settlement with Israel.
The recent visit of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to Jenin served as a significant spectacle to address domestic concerns and bolster international support. However, there are doubts regarding his commitment to combating the terrorism perpetrated by armed groups.
Iran has shown no intention of relinquishing its outposts in the Jenin area, challenging the authority of the Palestinian Authority (PA). As a result, Israel will likely continue its military operations in the region to counter the threat of terrorism.
The recent security events in the Jenin refugee camp have exposed the weakening grip of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, who has lost control over security in northern Samaria, causing a significant erosion of his position among the Palestinian population. In an attempt to restore his standing among Palestinians and regain international legitimacy, the PA chairman has initiated a national reconciliation meeting in Cairo at the end of this month.
PA security forces reentered the city of Jenin this week with increased strength, in coordination with the IDF. However, they refrained from entering the adjacent refugee camp.
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas views this as a preliminary step towards regaining control over northern Samaria. Although the IDF carried out the operation, Israel recognizes the presence of PA security forces in Jenin as an important stride in the war on terror.
The recent events in the Jenin refugee camp have shaken the PA leadership’s sense of security and intensified anger and hostility towards them among the Palestinian people. PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is concerned about Hamas undermining his rule, prompting him to initiate a reconciliation meeting in Cairo to ease tensions on the Palestinian streets.
The Hamas movement has declared war on the settlements and settlers, calling on Palestinians to launch attacks against them throughout Judea and Samaria.
Hamas’s influence is growing stronger, and it is also working to overthrow the PA rule. Within the Israeli security system, there is a rising demand to impose a heavy cost on the movement.
The IDF operation in the Jenin refugee camp has dealt a significant blow to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and its chairman, Mahmoud Abbas, further eroding their position on the Palestinian street.
The Islamic Jihad, an Iranian-backed group, is gaining strength among Palestinians and has plans to establish armed outposts in other parts of Judea and Samaria.
The IDF has taken a proactive stance in the fight against terrorism, successfully gaining freedom of action in Jenin. However, in northern Samaria, approximately 2,000 armed terrorists and extensive terrorist infrastructures still remain.
Iran’s efforts to consolidate its control in northern Samaria necessitate that Israel maintains the momentum of its recent successes and promptly launches additional operations.
Israel faces complex political and security challenges when it comes to the future of the Palestinian Authority (PA).
With security control lost over parts of Judea and Samaria, and the emergence of terrorist groups establishing rocket production infrastructure, the situation demands careful evaluation.
