The Palestinian Authority is the official governing body of the Palestinian territories and is recognized by all countries that recognize a Palestinian state.
Based in Ramallah, it is currently run by President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah Party.
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The terrorist group now wants to spread the chaos and terror it has sowed in Gaza to the West Bank.
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Any hopes Hamas may have had that Iran would quickly be able to rebuild Hezbollah were dashed with the rebel takeover of Syria. Simply put, no one is coming to Hamas’ rescue.
"The continuation of the PA's security operation indicates that it is turning a deaf ear to all Palestinian voices," the terror group claimed.
Head of councils in the West Bank sent a letter demanding a shift in the strategic approach regarding the West Bank.
No attempt has been made in Gaza to create an alternate authority to Hamas in Gaza, despite the opportunities to do so.
Palestinian and American sources have suggested that the operation in Jenin reflects a "Syria effect," fearing that Islamist terrorists could overthrow the PA.
The rising death toll in the clashes could continue to get worse but it could also hint at the PA’s resolve to finally deal with the growing problems in Jenin.
The terrorists reportedly attempted to stop the security forces from entering the refugee camp.
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