Palestinian Authority Security Forces Pose Growing Threat in West Bank

By i24NEWS, מיכל רבינוביץ'

What happened

The Israeli security establishment views Palestinian Authority security forces as an escalating threat in the West Bank, with concerns of trained fighters turning against Israel. Elite IDF units have been deployed as the military revises its strategy to counter this perceived danger.

• 01PA security forces are seen as a growing, sophisticated threat to Israel in the West Bank.
• 02An estimated 35,000 trained fighters are reportedly part of the PA's expanded security apparatus.
• 03Over 150 PA officers have allegedly carried out attacks against Israelis in the past year.
• 04Elite IDF units have been deployed to the West Bank amid rising tensions.
• 05The IDF is reportedly changing its strategy to address the PA security threat.

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i24NEWSCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Palestinian Authority Security Forces Pose Growing Threat in West Bank

Israel National NewsRight · English9 hours ago

Experts Warn of Growing Threat From Palestinian Authority Forces

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