"Why wouldn't they do it here?": The warning about turning weapons against Israel

Dr. Edi Cohen warns in an interview on Channel 14 about a "reversal of roles" scenario in which Palestinian Authority mechanisms turn weapons against Israel, citing similar cases from Jordan, Lebanon, and Kuwait. Against this backdrop, Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens a broad military response in the West Bank if such a threat materializes, noting that the IDF is preparing for every scenario.

Dr. Edi Cohen warns in an interview on Channel 14 about a "reversal of roles" scenario in which Palestinian Authority mechanisms turn weapons against Israel. Cohen argues that this is a real threat, not science fiction, and recalls similar cases from the past in Jordan, Lebanon, and Kuwait. He criticizes the cabinet for not making a decision to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and calls for accountability from ministers opposing the move. Against this backdrop, Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed this possibility and warned: "If anyone dares to turn weapons against us, what we did in Gaza and Lebanon will reach the West Bank. We will not handle it with tweezers, but with a comprehensive campaign." Katz noted that the security situation in Judea and Samaria is better than in the last 30 years, and that the IDF is preparing for all reference scenarios.