Israel Warns of Palestinian Weapons; Threatens Retaliation in West Bank
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Israeli ministers discussed the threat of Palestinian Authority weapons being turned against Israel, with the Defense Minister vowing retaliation in the West Bank similar to actions in Gaza and Lebanon if such an event occurs.
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- Israeli ministers discussed the threat of weapons held by PA personnel being turned against Israel.
- Minister Amichai Eliyahu voiced concerns about PA training and potential "turning of the guns."
- Deputy Minister Almog Cohen also raised the issue of weapons among the Bedouin population.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed the IDF is prepared for such a scenario.
- Katz threatened retaliation in the West Bank if weapons are directed against Israel.
During a government meeting commemorating October 7, Israeli officials discussed the threat posed by weapons held by Palestinian Authority (PA) personnel and the possibility of them being turned against Israel. Minister Amichai Eliyahu, who resides near Jericho, raised concerns about PA training exercises and statements from PA officials, which he interpreted as a potential "turning of the guns." Eliyahu questioned the delay in addressing this issue, asking, "Why are we waiting? For them to do what Hamas is preparing for?"
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen joined the discussion, highlighting the issue of weapons among the Bedouin population, stating, "Yes, not only the PA, there are weapons among the Bedouin that will be directed against us. What is Minister Ben-Gvir doing?"
Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to these concerns, assuring that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for the "turning of the guns" scenario. Katz declared, "The IDF is preparing as never before for the possibility of turning the guns. If anyone dares to point weapons against us, we will do what we did in Gaza and Lebanon, also in the West Bank."
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