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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 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.

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.