Armor, sniping and anti-tank: The military training of PA officers in China

An investigation by 'The Jewish Voice' reveals that senior officers in the Palestinian Authority's military are sent to advanced military training in China, including armor, sniping, and anti-tank warfare. The phenomenon has increased in recent years, paralleling training in Turkey and Pakistan. The article raises concerns about a 'turning of the tables' scenario against Israel.

An investigation by 'The Jewish Voice' reveals that senior officers in the Palestinian Authority's military are regularly sent to advanced military training in China. The training includes areas such as command of armored companies, navigation, sniping, anti-tank warfare, and maritime operations. The phenomenon has increased in recent years, with a key milestone in 2022 when the head of the PA's military training body, Major General Mahmoud al-Haroun, met with a Chinese representative. The investigation presents concrete examples, such as Hassan Taha, an officer who completed a course at the Chinese Armor Military Academy, and Musa al-Amour, who completed a Chinese language course at a military college in China. Concurrently, there is a rise in military training of PA officers in Turkey and Pakistan as well. The article raises security concerns about a 'turning of the tables' scenario, where the trained forces could turn their weapons against Israel, and quotes Defense Minister Israel Katz warning that the IDF is preparing for such a scenario.