Israel's Defense Minister Orders IDF to Prepare for Potential War with Palestinian Authority
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Defense Minister Исраэль Кац has ordered the IDF to prepare for a potential war with the Palestinian Authority, citing concerns that PA security forces and "Tanzim" might target Israelis. The plan involves a swift and decisive operation if hostilities begin. Despite these preparations, Israel's defense establishment still considers PA security forces a partner in counter-terrorism efforts.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Исраэль Кац ordered the IDF to prepare for a potential war with the Palestinian Authority.
- The army is considering a scenario where PA security forces could direct weapons against Israelis.
- A swift and decisive operation is planned if Palestinian forces initiate hostilities.
- The plan includes potential elimination of officials and destruction of infrastructure.
- Israel's defense establishment still views PA security forces as a counter-terrorism partner.
Defense Minister Исраэль Кац announced on Sunday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been ordered to prepare for a potential war scenario with the Palestinian Authority. He stated that the army is considering a situation where Palestinian Authority security forces and the associated "Tanzim" organization might direct weapons against Israelis and IDF soldiers. The basic plan involves actions against jihadist groups that could attack settlers and soldiers. If Palestinian forces initiate hostilities, Israel would declare war on the Palestinian Authority and launch a large-scale operation according to a pre-approved plan. Кац described the campaign as intended to be short and decisive, potentially involving ground and air forces, the elimination and expulsion of senior officials, the destruction of weapons and terrorist infrastructure, and the evacuation of residents. He emphasized that this is not about a multi-year intifada but a war aimed at changing the situation. Despite these preparations, Israel's defense establishment continues to view the Palestinian Authority's security forces as an important partner in the fight against terrorism.
