The defense minister described the potential campaign as a "short and forceful" war intended to change the reality on the ground and avoid a multi-year intifada. This approach differs from the broader Israeli defense establishment, which views PA President Mahmoud Abbas as a key ally in counter-terrorism. The briefing comes amid a rise in assertive remarks by Katz ahead of the October 27 elections.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Israel Orders IDF War Plan for Palestinian Authority
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz approved a military strategy to launch a comprehensive offensive in the West Bank if Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces turn their weapons on Israeli settlers or troops. Katz told cabinet ministers that the Israel Defense Forces have been ordered to prepare for this scenario, which would involve using ground and air forces to target senior officials, destroy weaponry, and conduct large-scale evacuations of residents from cities and refugee camps.
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