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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again raised the issue of Palestinian security forces potentially turning their weapons against Israel. The IDF emphasizes that while the scenario is being practiced, there is no intelligence indicating such a plan. Palestinian sources call these statements a political manipulation.

Israel's banking system is facing a major crisis regarding financial cooperation with the Palestinian Authority. Findings published by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich prove that the Authority's official banks serve as conduits for transferring funds to terrorists and their families.

The presidency of the Palestinian Authority called today, Tuesday, for the Peace Council in Gaza to "convene urgently and make decisions to stop the Israeli aggression against the UN headquarters, including UNRWA."

MK Zvi Sukkot arrived at the scene of the incident in western Binyamin, where Palestinian police officers detained a reservist and seized his weapon. Sukkot demanded the arrest of those involved and the establishment of a secure route between the Dolev-Talmonim bloc and Highway 443.

The soldier was arrested last night on the Beitunia bypass road on his way to the Dolev-Talmonim bloc. The Binyamin Council criticized the Civil Administration: "Instead of blaming the PA police, they blame the Israeli." The IDF response will be provided when received.

Over the past 24 hours, Civil Administration forces rescued three Israeli citizens who entered Palestinian Authority territories in the areas of Ramallah, Jericho, and Bethlehem. Among those rescued: an armed reservist handed over to the IDF, a citizen who entered Jericho intentionally, and a person with mental health issues. The security establishment reiterates: entering Area A is...

According to the "Al-Araby" channel, the movement of the exiled senior Fatah official is set to form a list with Hamas and two other terrorist organizations. The list, if indeed formed, will run in the elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council in November.

In closed discussions, the Shin Bet warns that due to regulations making it difficult to compete in the elections at the end of November, Hamas is trying to create partnerships with Palestinian factions to undermine Fatah's rule.

The two Israeli banks acting as intermediaries for the Palestinian banking system are expected to postpone the cessation of operations by several months, Globes has learned. This comes at the request of the Bank of Israel, with the goal of finding a permanent solution to prevent chaos.

The third and final episode of the investigative series "7.10 – Judea and Samaria version" aired on Channel 14, examining the threat posed by the Palestinian Authority. The investigation explores whether Israel remains captive to outdated concepts and how terror elements in Judea and Samaria are preparing for scenarios even larger than the October 7 massacre.

Moran Tal, from the research department of the "Regavim" movement, presented in episode 2 of "October 7 - Judea and Samaria Version" documentation that she claims was published on the social networks of the Palestinian Authority's security apparatus, in which a person is seen training in shooting at a range, with the message heard in the background: "This land is our land, our fathers built it and...

The two discussed "formulating a comprehensive strategy for the Palestinian issue" and advancing the second phase of the ceasefire. In addition, the meeting discussed increasing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip against the backdrop of talks with mediators.

Jared Kushner met in Egypt with Khalil al-Hayya and Mohammed Dahlan, whose role in talks regarding the future of Gaza is growing. Dahlan is acting as a bridge between Hamas and regional actors, promoting a "broad alliance" ahead of upcoming elections. In the Palestinian Authority, there are growing concerns that this will lead to the creation of a "Hamastan" under the guise of Dahlan.

The screening of the film "7.10: The Judea and Samaria Version" on Channel 14, which revealed chilling footage and classified documents about the Palestinian Authority army being built in the heart of the country, sparked a major storm in the political system and security agencies. The film demonstrated how the Oslo Accords birthed an armed and trained force right under the nose of the security...

The horror scenario that has occupied many Israelis for three years is now receiving a shocking documentary expression. The series "The 7.10 Film – The Judea and Samaria Version" reveals a complex security reality, raising difficult questions regarding Israel's readiness for a potential mass invasion by Palestinian Authority forces.

The Ministry of Education has begun enforcing the law prohibiting the employment of teaching staff with academic degrees from Palestinian Authority institutions. The directive, issued to district managers, follows legislation passed in January by Knesset members Amit Halevi and Avichai Boaron. Exceptions are provided for candidates who hold additional recognized Israeli credentials.

Discount and Hapoalim banks have announced they will cease providing services to the Palestinian Authority, but the state-owned company intended to replace them has not yet been established. As learned, there is significant difficulty in staffing the board of directors due to fears of legal and international exposure regarding the Palestinian banking system's alleged involvement in terror...

First publication: For years, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has used Israeli clearing for the Palestinian banking system as a tool of pressure. At a recent cabinet meeting, Itamar Ben Gvir told him: "You sold your principles for the sake of building a few houses." The Shin Bet under David Zini warned that without financial oxygen for banks in the West Bank, the PA faces collapse.

Ministry of Health inspectors discovered that bottles of "Alaska - natural mineral water" were brought into Israel from the Palestinian Authority territories without permits. The production and safety conditions of the water are unknown and it is not under supervision. The warning applies to all bottle sizes and all expiration dates.

Behind the scenes of the inauguration of the maternity ward in East Jerusalem, an unusual confrontation took place: Netanyahu's office sought to prevent an incident with the UAE, but Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir insisted that senior Palestinian Authority officials not participate — until direct intervention from the Emiratis.

After Discount and Hapoalim banks announced they would stop money transfers to Palestinian banks due to fears of links to terrorism, the move is expanding to banks in neighboring countries. Foreign currency trading will continue, which may hinder oversight.

The Minister of Finance called on the Prime Minister to take advantage of Abu Mazen's visit to Turkey to ban his re-entry into the West Bank. In response, a senior official in the Authority claims that this is election propaganda by the right, but warns that a series of Israeli measures is intended to bring about the collapse of the Authority.

A response to Prof. Daniel Friedman's article: "The State of Palestine is already here": A state is not just an idea existing in the minds of people, in legal documents, or in UN votes. A state is first and foremost a mechanism capable of governing: controlling its territory, enforcing law, providing security for its citizens, collecting taxes, and holding a monopoly on the use of force.

Palestinian residents in the West Bank have been facing severe fuel shortages for three weeks. While the PA blames delays in tax revenue transfers, gas station owners argue that funds were diverted to other purposes.

The expected cessation of bank transfers between Israel and the PA in September-October threatens financial chaos. This move creates risks for trade and security, forcing businesses to shift to cash transactions.

MK Nissim Vaturi warned today, Monday, against water bottles produced in the Palestinian Authority. In an interview with Boaz Golan's open studio, he claimed the water could be poisoned and called on the Ministry of Health to intervene immediately and halt imports.

The Shin Bet decided today (Monday) to release from prison Jibril Zubeidi, a resident of Jenin, a senior Fatah member and brother of Zakaria Zubeidi, who currently serves as the head of the Prisoners' Authority in the Palestinian Authority. Jibril had been detained since 2023.

Israeli banks are refusing to cooperate with their Palestinian counterparts. We explain what correspondent banking is and why this financial system is currently under threat.

A terrorist from the village of Tel carried out an attack on Jewish travelers in Samaria, murdering Benaya Melet and Major Yuval Ezra. The incident follows systematic incitement by the PA and Fatah.

A comprehensive examination reveals that the extensive financial support of the Palestinian Authority has enabled senior officials released in the Shalit deal to return and rebuild their power, including Yahya Sinwar and other senior officials who planned the attack.

The Palestinian Authority blames Israel for the current crisis, but sources in Jerusalem claim that Ramallah has failed to fulfill its commitments to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, leading Israeli banks to threaten a cutoff of services.

A senior Fatah official expressed uncertainty regarding the upcoming elections in the Palestinian Authority. He argued that reaching a consensus on the PA Chairman is essential to bolster internal legitimacy.

Abu Mazen is promoting moves intended to thwart Hamas from running as a party. The terrorist organization may boycott the voting process. Marwan Barghouti is expected to run next year for the position of PA Chairman.

The stalled legislation regarding clearing payments between Israeli and Palestinian banks is not an economic issue, but a strategic security one. By blocking this decision, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is shifting the risks of terror financing onto Israel's private banking sector.

Annexation, two states for two peoples, or another alternative? In the shadow of the explosive situation in the West Bank and Gaza, experts at the National Security Conference organized by ynet and "Yedioth Ahronoth" in collaboration with the INSS discussed the tense arena, the Palestinian Authority, and the conflict tearing Israel apart.

The judges upheld the Attorney General's position, ruling that the Palestinian Authority cannot present evidence to contradict disability determinations made by the National Insurance Institute or the courts. This decision rejects the Palestinian Authority's appeals regarding punitive damages claims filed by terror victims and their families.

The deadly terror attack in the village of Tell in Samaria is a personal loss for Channel 14 correspondent Elia Aviv. Binyahu Malet, murdered alongside officer Yuval Ezra, was an activist who dedicated his life to exposing the dangers of the Palestinian Authority's military buildup.

The major banks in Israel surprised the Ministry of Finance and announced an early severance of financial ties with the Authority. The reason: fear of lawsuits over terror financing and a lack of backing from the state.