Israel Prepares for War with Palestinian Authority Over Security Forces

According to Katz, if such an attack occurs, Israel will declare war on the Palestinian Authority and launch a comprehensive offensive. The plan, approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Katz, is designed as a short, powerful, and decisive campaign rather than a prolonged intifada. It would involve ground and air forces, the elimination and expulsion of senior officials, the destruction of weapons, and the demolition of terror infrastructure in cities and refugee camps, modeled after operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

While Kipa reported that these preparations are linked to upcoming Palestinian Authority elections, multiple IDF sources stated there is no concrete intelligence suggesting that Palestinian security forces or Tanzim elements are planning such an attack. According to The Jerusalem Post, military sources noted that the IDF routinely prepares for extreme scenarios, but Katz's publicizing of this scenario was uncoordinated with the military. Despite these contingency plans, Mignews reported that Israel's defense establishment still views the Palestinian Authority's security forces as an important partner in the fight against terrorism.