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Netanyahu Warns of Palestinian Security Forces Turning Weapons on Israelis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on October 13 of a potential scenario where Palestinian security forces could turn their weapons against Israelis, a situation reminiscent of clashes in September 1996.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of Palestinian security forces turning weapons on Israelis.
- 02The warning was issued during a visit to the Samaria region on Tuesday, October 13.
- 03A similar scenario in September 1996 led to the deaths of 17 Israeli soldiers.
- 04Defense Minister Israel Katz stated Israel would declare war on the Palestinian Authority if attacked.
- 05No specific intelligence on the immediate threat has been publicly disclosed.
- 06Netanyahu had previously warned of general election-related attacks and Hamas interference.
The warning, issued during a visit to the Samaria region with Defense Minister Israel Katz, highlighted heightened security concerns ahead of the October 27 elections. While specific intelligence on the threat's immediacy has not been released, the IDF has been preparing for such possibilities. The 1996 "tunnel riots" resulted in 17 Israeli soldier deaths after Palestinian police opened fire.
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