West Bank braces for possible escalation

The Israeli newspaper "Yisrael Hayom" reported that the Israeli security establishment is preparing for the possibility of a large-scale confrontation in the West Bank, should the Palestinian Authority’s security forces turn their weapons against Israeli forces, with concerns that any escalation could escalate into a full-scale war. During a leadership meeting, preparedness plans were discussed for the military to handle such a scenario, which is expected to involve extensive use of air force and tanks in the event of significant escalation. It is believed that the current lull may serve as a prelude to a new escalation, as Israel monitors the military capabilities of the Palestinian security forces — which possess advanced weaponry that conflicts with the Oslo Accords. Potential war scenarios are linked to several factors, including deteriorating health of the Palestinian leadership or an economic crisis. The Central Command leadership is working on developing a plan to confront this scenario, which is expected to be presented in the coming weeks.

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