Gaza Strip
Amid ongoing tensions between Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a recent incident lays bare the animosities between the two Gaza terror groups.
German diplomat Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff’s visit to the coastal enclave marked the end of his posting in the region.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad has released a statement accusing the P.A. of committing a “national and moral crime” by targeting its members.
The terror group has been unable to pay 50,000 public sector workers in the Gaza Strip, its officials claim.
Thousands of soldiers have drilled combat scenarios here to prepare for operating in Judea, Samaria, Gaza and Lebanon.
“We will submit for government approval a decision to strengthen the Yamam unit,” said National Security Minister Ben-Gvir.
The visit marks Abbas’s second official trip to the Samaria city since being elected chairman of the P.A. 18 years ago.
Hundreds of terrorist gunmen fled the city last week; still, major questions remain over its fate and that of the Palestinian Authority.
“In no way do we believe there is a comparison to be drawn here,” said US. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller in response to a journalist’s question.
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The Hamas-linked Al-Ayyash Battalion took responsibility for the alleged attacks.
