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Israel warns Palestinian Authority of war over any potential major attack
Israel issued a warning of full-scale war against the Palestinian Authority, according to France 24.
The short version
- Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel instructed its military to prepare for full-scale war if the Palestinian Authority readies a major assault.[France 24]
- Palestinian officials condemned the threat, calling it aggressive rhetoric intended to inflame tensions ahead of Israeli elections.[France 24]
- No evidence indicates that a recent Monday attack occurred with the consent or knowledge of the Palestinian Authority.[France 24]
Key facts
- Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that the military has been instructed to prepare for full-scale war if the Palestinian Authority prepares an assault resembling the October 7 attack.[France 24]
- Palestinian National Council President Rawhi Fattouh denounced the statement as revealing the aggressive and racist nature of the Israeli government.[France 24]
- Palestinian authorities described the war threat as an effort to stoke conflict during the Israeli election campaign.[France 24]
- There was no indication that Monday's attack was carried out with the Palestinian Authority's knowledge or consent.[France 24]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the Palestinian Authority had any prior knowledge or connection to Monday's attack remains unproven, with reporting indicating no evidence of its involvement.[France 24]
Sources
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