Based on information from the Hebrew-language publication, “Israel Hayom”, senior figures within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) anticipate that they might soon need to take action in the Jenin refugee camp, given the perceived inadequacy of the Palestinian Authority's efforts in managing the situation on the ground.
The operation labeled “Bayit VeGan” conducted in the refugee camp concluded with remarkable success. The IDF confiscated approximately 1,000 weapons and detained over 100 individuals on their wanted list. Following the operation, the Israeli army made it clear that it didn't intend to maintain a presence in the refugee camp, choosing instead to provide the Palestinian Authority an opportunity to assume control and restore order.
However, a month after “Bayit VeGan”, there is still little evidence of active Palestinian security measures within the camp. While the IDF acknowledges some efforts by the Palestinian security apparatus, they deem these efforts insufficient in addressing the core problems, particularly concerning the proliferation of terrorist activities emanating from the region.
Now, there are growing concerns. Each day brings a resurgence of terrorist activities within the refugee camp, and there is a growing belief that IDF military intervention might become inevitable. In a recent incident, three terrorists, en route to attack Israeli targets, were neutralized. Additionally, there was a reported attack on a military outpost in the Dotan region just last Friday.
IDF Expects 2nd Massive Raid of Jenin But Will They Kill Enough Terrorists? - @JewishPress - https://t.co/By8G2XJsHH pic.twitter.com/OvQp2mjFZA
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Terrorist attack alerts are increasing across Judea and Samaria, prompting the IDF to bolster its presence to counter these threats. In the wake of a recent terrorist incident in Tel Aviv, an IDF representative remarked, "For every hundred thwarted attacks, one might succeed."
The operation in Jenin was viewed by many as a precursor to potential future operations in the region. Currently, the IDF is providing a window for the Palestinian Authority to demonstrate its capability in maintaining order, but patience is wearing thin. Among the IDF's concerns is the looming threat of rocket attacks from northern Samaria. The IDF is committed to preventing any "Lebanonization" of northern Samaria. The “Bayit VeGan” operation, in part, aimed to deny militants access to advanced weaponry, including explosive-laden drones.
Despite the Arab hasbarists and other Muslim Trolls here Jenin is solely the responsibility of the PA and if it cannot administer this town effectively the IDF will have to control the Islamic jihadism there to protect Jewish-Israelis from terrorism. https://t.co/eLsu6hFhhK
— samuel lasker (@SamuelLasker) August 7, 2023
While numerous recent attacks in Judea and Samaria resulted in no casualties, military analysts recognize that it has been more due to good fortune than preventive measures. It's widely believed that the surge in attacks across the West Bank is a ripple effect from the unrest in northern Samaria, especially the Jenin operation. Hopes are still pinned on the Palestinian Authority's ability to re-establish control over these turbulent areas.
