AMMAN
— Hebrew daily newspaper, Maariv, has published a report warning of the
potential consequences of Israel's actions against Palestinians in the West
Bank and Jerusalem. In a report entitled "A storm approaching," the
newspaper said Israeli security agencies' predictions are consistent with the
warning of US Central Intelligence Agency Chief Bill Burns about the
possibility of a third Intifada as the region approaches a dramatic security
escalation in the West Bank.
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Maariv
reported that despite attempts by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to calm the region, there are fears of a violent
escalation in the coming months, particularly during the month of Ramadan.
Washington's stance on the matter, it adds, is that it holds no tolerance for
unilateral Israeli actions, such as settlement construction in occupied
territories.
‘Reaching a brink’According
to Maariv, Burns' warning serves as a sharp message to the Israeli government,
signaling that they are approaching the brink of a violent confrontation that
would be difficult to reverse.
The
delay in the evacuation of Al-Khan Al-Ahmar, the halt of Itamar Ben-Gvir's
plans to demolish a Palestinian home in Silwan, and the agreement between the
Prison Service and the leaders of Palestinian captives are all indications of
Israel's understanding of the US's stance, which calls for a pragmatic and
moderate approach, similar to the policy pursued by the previous government.
The
paper added that it is difficult for Netanyahu to abide by the statement made
by extremist Finance Minister Smotrich about the government's commitment to
settlements, given the American pressure to avoid such unilateral steps.
Possible escalationsMaariv
highlighted four factors that could potentially escalate the security
situation: an increase in the number of Palestinian casualties, conflicts in
Area C, the prisoners' cause, and tensions in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa mosque.
Maariv highlighted four factors that could potentially escalate the security situation: an increase in the number of Palestinian casualties, conflicts in Area C, the prisoners' cause, and tensions in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa mosque.
The
report noted that since the beginning of 2023, the number of Palestinian
casualties has almost doubled, averaging one martyr every day, indicating the
continuation of Israeli military operations in Palestinian areas.
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