Retired General Warns of Combined Attack from West Bank and Arab Cities
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Retired Brigadier General Erez Wiener, head of the 'Bistons' movement, warns of a potential large-scale attack from the West Bank and Arab communities in Israel, potentially worse than October 7th. He calls for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority and a preemptive military operation, starting with Jericho. Wiener believes Israel's military is capable of such actions but is held back by fear and a lack of initiative, urging proactive measures before an enemy attack forces Israel's hand.
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- Retired General Erez Wiener warns of a potential combined attack from the West Bank and Arab cities in Israel.
- Wiener likens the potential scenario to a "seven thousand Octobers," emphasizing its catastrophic implications.
- He calls for the immediate dismantling of the Palestinian Authority, citing its support for terrorism.
- Wiener proposes a phased military operation, starting with Jericho, to disarm Palestinian security forces.
- He argues that Israel's military is capable of such actions but is hindered by fear and a lack of initiative.
- The retired general urges proactive measures before an enemy attack forces Israel's hand.
Brigadier General (Res.) Erez Wiener, Chairman of the 'Bistons' movement, has issued a stark warning about the possibility of a coordinated attack originating from the West Bank and Arab communities within Israel, likening the potential scenario to a "seven thousand Octobers." He argues that such an event, if it materializes from the convergence of criminal families in the Arab sector and hundreds of thousands of illegal weapons, would be catastrophic.
Wiener emphasized that despite Israel's intelligence and military presence in the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority and its security forces, which he described as a full-fledged army, pose a significant threat. He expressed concern that even a small-scale incursion by dozens of individuals from cities like Tulkarm and Qalqilya into Israeli towns could lead to an undesirable outcome, stressing the need for preemptive action.
The retired general also highlighted the danger posed by Arab cities in the Negev and Galilee, where he claims illegal firearms, including rocket-propelled grenades, are readily available and could be used in future conflicts. He noted that this threat is increasingly recognized by Israeli leadership, including the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and the head of the Shin Bet.
Wiener called for the immediate dismantling of the Palestinian Authority, labeling it a dangerous, terrorist-supporting entity that incites violence and educates future generations about a Palestinian state from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea. He proposed a phased approach to disarming PA forces, starting with Jericho, which he described as relatively isolated. He suggested demanding compliance with the Oslo Accords regarding local police force size and weaponry, with a systematic dismantling if demands are not met.
He believes that such a large-scale operation is unlikely before the upcoming elections and urged voters to consider which coalition composition would best enable its execution. Wiener concluded by asserting that Israel often overestimates the complexity of military operations, citing the IDF's capabilities demonstrated in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Iran, and urged proactive action rather than waiting for an enemy-initiated event.
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