The Lion’s Den group is showing signs of weakening and four of its members have surrendered to the PA, the new wave of terrorism in the West Bank requires Israel to change the rules of the game against terrorism.
The time has come to change the policy of containment and move to a policy of “zero tolerance” for any act of terrorism.
Gaza Strip maintains relative peace despite the escalation in the West Bank and Israel’s successful operations against the “Lions’ Den” group.
The leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad are content with condemnations and threats for the time being, no rocket has been fired at Israel, but this is no indication of what is to come.
The IDF’s arrest operation is not enough to stop the wave of terrorism in the West Bank, Israel is being dragged into a war of attrition that may spread and reach the main cities in Israel as well.
The activity of the terrorist groups also harms the PA and its authority and weakens it, the continuation of the current Israeli conduct may encourage an all-out armed intifada.
The political and security echelon in Israel decided to eliminate the activities of the terrorist group “Lions’ Den” in Nablus and the preparations for a major military operation in Nablus went into high gear while waiting for the appropriate timing.
The terrorist organizations fear a surprise Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip to divert attention from the escalation in the West Bank.
Israeli security establishment is concerned about the strengthening of Hamas’ activity in the West Bank, which is trying to increase terrorist attacks and shake the stability of the PA.
The head of the Shin Bet sent a warning to Yichya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, but Hamas rejects it outright, Israel and the PA have a common interest in fighting against Hamas.
PA chairman Abu Mazen gave a strong speech at the United Nations against Israel and accused it of not being a negotiating partner and not interested in peace.
Disappointment in the territories from Abu Mazen’s speech, which failed to achieve a “member state” status of “Palestine” at the UN and failed to encourage the international community to force Israel to withdraw to 67 lines.
PA Chairman Abu Mazen opposes fighting terrorism in the West Bank without receiving a proper political return which he can present as a political achievement to his people.
Officials in the PA claim that a war on terror could lead to a civil war in the West Bank and that Abu Mazen will not end his reign as an executive contractor of Israeli security.
The phenomenon of PA security personnel participating in terrorist attacks against Israel is not new and has existed since the Oslo Accords.
PA security personnel refrain from terrorist acts against Israel only when it serves the interests of the PA and according to the instructions of the PA chairman, That is, of Abu Mazen and before of Yasser Arafat.
PA Chairman Abu Mazen is trying to blackmail Israel, he sees the new wave of terrorism that broke out in the field as a lever to pressure Israel in everything related to the creation of a “political horizon” and the renewal of negotiations on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Abu Mazen pushes Israel into a corner, another IDF operation in the West Bank in the style of “Protective Shield” may also bring Abu Mazen closer to the end of his rule.
The PA Chairman Abu Mazen’s rule has weakened, he has completely lost control of the Jenin and Nablus regions and a security vacuum has been created in the area which is being filled by armed terrorists.
Abu Mazen’s political and public status is at a low ebb, which limits his ability to send the PA’s security forces to enforce law and order in the northern West Bank.
The Lion’s Den group is showing signs of weakening and four of its members have surrendered to the PA, the new wave of terrorism in the West Bank requires Israel to change the rules of the game against terrorism.
The time has come to change the policy of containment and move to a policy of “zero tolerance” for any act of terrorism.
Gaza Strip maintains relative peace despite the escalation in the West Bank and Israel’s successful operations against the “Lions’ Den” group.
The leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad are content with condemnations and threats for the time being, no rocket has been fired at Israel, but this is no indication of what is to come.
The IDF’s arrest operation is not enough to stop the wave of terrorism in the West Bank, Israel is being dragged into a war of attrition that may spread and reach the main cities in Israel as well.
The activity of the terrorist groups also harms the PA and its authority and weakens it, the continuation of the current Israeli conduct may encourage an all-out armed intifada.
The political and security echelon in Israel decided to eliminate the activities of the terrorist group “Lions’ Den” in Nablus and the preparations for a major military operation in Nablus went into high gear while waiting for the appropriate timing.
The terrorist organizations fear a surprise Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip to divert attention from the escalation in the West Bank.
Israeli security establishment is concerned about the strengthening of Hamas’ activity in the West Bank, which is trying to increase terrorist attacks and shake the stability of the PA.
The head of the Shin Bet sent a warning to Yichya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, but Hamas rejects it outright, Israel and the PA have a common interest in fighting against Hamas.
PA chairman Abu Mazen gave a strong speech at the United Nations against Israel and accused it of not being a negotiating partner and not interested in peace.
Disappointment in the territories from Abu Mazen’s speech, which failed to achieve a “member state” status of “Palestine” at the UN and failed to encourage the international community to force Israel to withdraw to 67 lines.
PA Chairman Abu Mazen opposes fighting terrorism in the West Bank without receiving a proper political return which he can present as a political achievement to his people.
Officials in the PA claim that a war on terror could lead to a civil war in the West Bank and that Abu Mazen will not end his reign as an executive contractor of Israeli security.
The phenomenon of PA security personnel participating in terrorist attacks against Israel is not new and has existed since the Oslo Accords.
PA security personnel refrain from terrorist acts against Israel only when it serves the interests of the PA and according to the instructions of the PA chairman, That is, of Abu Mazen and before of Yasser Arafat.
PA Chairman Abu Mazen is trying to blackmail Israel, he sees the new wave of terrorism that broke out in the field as a lever to pressure Israel in everything related to the creation of a “political horizon” and the renewal of negotiations on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Abu Mazen pushes Israel into a corner, another IDF operation in the West Bank in the style of “Protective Shield” may also bring Abu Mazen closer to the end of his rule.
The PA Chairman Abu Mazen’s rule has weakened, he has completely lost control of the Jenin and Nablus regions and a security vacuum has been created in the area which is being filled by armed terrorists.
Abu Mazen’s political and public status is at a low ebb, which limits his ability to send the PA’s security forces to enforce law and order in the northern West Bank.
