Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has determined that Hamas was organizing squads for attacks in Jerusalem. Officials said the Israeli intelligence community has been tracking Hamas efforts to destabilize Jerusalem in a campaign coordinated with the Palestinian Authority. The officials said Hamas was organizing Palestinians to attack Israeli police and civilians in eastern and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Palestinian Authority security forces have contributed to the growing chaos in the West Bank, a report said. The Gatestone Institute asserted that Western-trained and -equipped PA security forces have been engaged in corruption and extortion throughout the West Bank. In a report by Israeli analyst Khaled Abu Toameh, the institute […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority has intensified monitoring of dissent in the West Bank. Palestinian sources said PA security agencies have expanded operations against suspected dissidents. They said the activities included monitoring the Internet as well as publications, meetings and cellular phones. “Facebook is being heavily monitored by newly-trained PA officers,” a […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority has begun to reshuffle its security command. PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has issued orders to replace several longtime security commanders. The move included the resignation of the commander of the National Security Forces, the paramilitary unit of the PA. On Dec. 26, Abbas appointed Maj. Gen. Nidal […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military and police have been preparing for massive Jewish unrest amid plans to destroy unauthorized communities in the West Bank. Officials said the military and police were intensifying training and non-lethal weapons procurement ahead of plans to destroy nearly 100 unlicensed Jewish homes in the West Bank. They […]