Abu Mazen

Introduction: Senior Palestinian officials claim that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is exploring options to revitalize the 2002 Arab peace initiative as part of negotiations for a normalization agreement with Israel. However, senior officials in Jerusalem argue that any peace initiative that includes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state is destined to fail.

Prime Minister Netanyahu recently announced Israel’s willingness to enhance the economic stability of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and prevent its collapse. However, he expressed firm opposition to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The collapse of the Oslo Accords, the emergence of a terrorist entity in the Gaza Strip, and the formation of terrorist groups in Samaria highlight the pressing need for the IDF to retain full security control in Judea and Samaria.

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.

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.