No longer an innocent exercise? The footage that revives the fear of a takeover

Footage circulating on Arab social networks shows Palestinian Authority forces training with cardboard targets depicting a mother and daughter, reminiscent of the Bibas family. The report warns of a takeover scenario and calls for immediate Israeli action.

A report on Channel 14 details footage circulating on Arab networks, showing Palestinian Authority security forces conducting a building takeover drill and firing at cardboard targets depicting a mother and daughter dressed in orange—a clear reference to the Bibas family murdered on October 7. The report presents the drill as evidence of concern over a 'takeover' scenario in Judea and Samaria, noting that the PA has 28-35 thousand well-trained militants armed with advanced weapons and armored vehicles supplied with American and European aid. The report quotes Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Israel is 'prepared for any scenario including a takeover,' and Defense Minister Katz warning that such a case would lead to a declaration of war. The tone is a call for immediate IDF action in terror camps in the West Bank, with repeated comparisons to the intelligence failure before October 7.