The Palestinian Authority (PA)

Among the terrorist activities of the past two weeks, prominent were stabbing attacks (three wounded) and the launching of Qassam missiles continued (no injuries). The various Fatah factions and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad carried out most of the attacks, while Hamas continued to show restraint. The Israeli security forces proceeded with their counterterrorism activities, focusing Read more...

Three weeks after Hamas’ sweeping victory in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections, the movement is trying to maneuver between its extremist positions and the exigencies of political reality. So far, Hamas has responded in two ways: for the Palestinians and Arab/Muslim world, they continue making it clear that they have no intention of changing their Read more...

The focal point of the events of the past two weeks was the sweeping Hamas victory (and the concomitant resounding Fatah defeat) in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections. It symbolized a historic reversal and indicated fundamental changes in the Palestinian socio-political system. In our assessment, the shock waves will be felt in the Israeli-Palestinian confrontation Read more...

Terrorist elements in Lebanon continue their attempts to send arms and ammunition to terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. The escalation of Qassam rocket fire on Israeli populated areas in the Negev, begun in the previous month, continues. The IDF persisted with its preventive activities, which included shooting at the launching sites and their Read more...