Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Dahlan Forge Unprecedented Alliance Against Israel
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Mohammed Dahlan form a secret coalition.
- The alliance aims to overthrow Mahmoud Abbas and legitimize terror.
- The pact poses a significant security threat to Israel.
- Meetings occurred in Cairo to plan joint political and military strategies.
- The groups seek to exploit Palestinian Authority's perceived corruption.
An unprecedented report reveals a secret coalition forming between Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and former Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan. This alliance aims to dismantle the Palestinian Authority under Mahmoud Abbas, legitimize terrorism, and present a complex security threat to Israel. The pact, brokered through secret meetings in Cairo, represents a dramatic shift for these historically antagonistic groups.
Dahlan, once a rival of Abbas and exiled from Fatah in 2010, has leveraged his extensive network from the UAE to orchestrate this move. He met with Khalil al-Haya, a Hamas political leader, in August to discuss joint political and military strategies. Islamic Jihad's Deputy Secretary-General, Mohammed al-Hindi, confirmed the group would support a unified national list rather than run separately. Dahlan's camp spokesperson, Dimitri Diliani, also confirmed the cooperation, criticizing the Palestinian Authority's corruption.
The alliance is strategically timed to influence the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council elections, theoretically scheduled for November 28. This partnership grants Hamas access to international networks and a veneer of political legitimacy, while Dahlan re-enters the Palestinian political mainstream. The primary motivation appears to be widespread frustration with Abbas's leadership, perceived as disconnected and corrupt, creating a vacuum that Hamas and Dahlan are aggressively filling.
This burgeoning alliance poses a significant strategic threat to Israel by blurring the lines between the Palestinian Authority and terror organizations, potentially legitimizing terrorism, and risking a complete collapse of the PA. Such a collapse could lead to a power vacuum filled by radical elements, escalating violence against Israel. Israel faces the challenge of increased intelligence monitoring and strategic coordination with Egypt and the UAE to counter these plans, preparing for extreme scenarios that could fundamentally alter the regional security landscape.
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