Defense Minister Katz: Israel Will Wage Short, Powerful War if PA Turns on Settlers
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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF's preparedness for a scenario where Palestinian Authority forces turn against Israelis in the West Bank. Katz stated that such an event would trigger a short, powerful war against the PA, involving ground and air forces and the expulsion of senior officials. The military operation would be modeled after past campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon, aiming to destroy terror infrastructure.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a potential war against the Palestinian Authority.
- Katz stated that the IDF is prepared for Palestinian forces turning weapons on Israeli settlers and security forces.
- A declared war against the PA would be short and powerful, involving ground and air forces.
- The plan includes eliminating and expelling senior officials and destroying terror infrastructure.
- The military operation would be modeled after campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon.
Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed at a cabinet meeting that the IDF is preparing for an extreme scenario where Palestinian Authority security forces and Fatah's Tanzim organization might turn their weapons against settlers and security forces in the West Bank and the seam line. Katz clarified that in such an event, a total war would be declared against the PA, following a structured plan approved by the Prime Minister and himself.
He stated that this campaign would not drag on for years like past intifadas. Instead, it would be short, powerful, and involve ground and air forces, special means, the elimination of senior officials, and their expulsion. The plan also includes the destruction of weapons and extensive evacuations, alongside the demolition of terror infrastructure in cities and refugee camps, modeled after operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
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