Fears of 'Turning Guns' Rise Amid Palestinian Security Forces' Attacks

Following a week of severe attacks and escalating tensions in Judea and Samaria, concerns are resurfacing about Palestinian security personnel turning their weapons against Israelis. This fear, known as 'turning guns,' is fueled by an increase in the number of Palestinian police officers carrying out attacks and the significant quantities of weapons held by the Palestinian Authority's security forces. The situation has prompted warnings that these forces might use their arms for terror attacks.

An i24NEWS team investigated the main routes in the region to assess the threat of Palestinian security personnel engaging in attacks. Over the past year, there has been a documented rise in Palestinian police officers involved in terrorist acts. Simultaneously, substantial amounts of weaponry are reportedly in the possession of the Palestinian Authority's security apparatus.

Near the Judea and Samaria Division headquarters north of Ramallah, reporter Michal Rabinovich spoke with experts about the evolving situation. The discussions focused on the potential for security force members to redirect their weapons for the purpose of carrying out attacks against Israelis, highlighting the precarious security environment.