Anticipating Trump, Palestinian Authority eager to crush militants: analysts

The Palestinian Authority is engaged in deadly clashes with militants in the West Bank, aiming to showcase its control over post-war Gaza and assert its dominance. This confrontation with the Jenin Battalion, affiliated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad, is seen as a crucial test for the PA, as it tries to prove its ability to maintain security in the region. The PA’s actions come amidst escalating tensions with Hamas, fears of intra-Palestinian violence, and strategic maneuvering ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

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