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 Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet are actively preparing a series of operations in the Jenin area to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure known as the “Al-Ayash Battalion.” This group is responsible for manufacturing and launching rockets aimed at Israel. Security officials in Israel emphasize that no terrorist enjoys immunity, and soon, the IDF will take action within the Jenin refugee camp, where members of this infrastructure are believed to be hiding.
Mahmoud Abbas, the chairman of the PA, is actively working to restore the PA’s international legitimacy, which has been eroded over time.
Despite this, senior Israeli officials view his current actions as mere surface-level changes, criticizing his lack of resolute action against armed terrorist groups in northern Samaria.
Iran is driving Hezbollah into a protracted conflict against Israel on the Lebanese border, while simultaneously pushing terrorist groups in northern Samaria to engage IDF forces on another front of attrition. Israel’s response to Hezbollah’s actions should be resolute, even if it leads to several days of intense fighting on the northern border.
The United States is applying considerable pressure on the PA to address terrorism in the Jenin region and reinstate security control in northern Samaria. The PA has devised a security plan to counter terrorism in Jenin, with a primary focus on persuading armed terrorist groups to disarm.
The Jenin refugee camp has become a hotbed for armed terrorist groups, as they relentlessly work to rebuild their terrorist infrastructure, which the IDF had previously dismantled.
This resurgence has raised serious concerns within the security establishment, which now predicts an imminent return of the IDF to counter these threats. The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) lack of determination to combat terrorism adds to the urgency of the situation.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh rejected the political plan offered to him by PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for national reconciliation and emphasized the right of Hamas to continue the armed struggle against Israel. The Islamic Jihad conditions its participation in the reconciliation meeting in Cairo on the condition that the PA releases all political detainees from prison.
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 Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet are actively preparing a series of operations in the Jenin area to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure known as the “Al-Ayash Battalion.” This group is responsible for manufacturing and launching rockets aimed at Israel. Security officials in Israel emphasize that no terrorist enjoys immunity, and soon, the IDF will take action within the Jenin refugee camp, where members of this infrastructure are believed to be hiding.
Mahmoud Abbas, the chairman of the PA, is actively working to restore the PA’s international legitimacy, which has been eroded over time.
Despite this, senior Israeli officials view his current actions as mere surface-level changes, criticizing his lack of resolute action against armed terrorist groups in northern Samaria.
Iran is driving Hezbollah into a protracted conflict against Israel on the Lebanese border, while simultaneously pushing terrorist groups in northern Samaria to engage IDF forces on another front of attrition. Israel’s response to Hezbollah’s actions should be resolute, even if it leads to several days of intense fighting on the northern border.
The United States is applying considerable pressure on the PA to address terrorism in the Jenin region and reinstate security control in northern Samaria. The PA has devised a security plan to counter terrorism in Jenin, with a primary focus on persuading armed terrorist groups to disarm.
The Jenin refugee camp has become a hotbed for armed terrorist groups, as they relentlessly work to rebuild their terrorist infrastructure, which the IDF had previously dismantled.
This resurgence has raised serious concerns within the security establishment, which now predicts an imminent return of the IDF to counter these threats. The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) lack of determination to combat terrorism adds to the urgency of the situation.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh rejected the political plan offered to him by PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for national reconciliation and emphasized the right of Hamas to continue the armed struggle against Israel. The Islamic Jihad conditions its participation in the reconciliation meeting in Cairo on the condition that the PA releases all political detainees from prison.
