Israeli Government's Efforts to Prevent the 'Collapse' of the Palestinian Authority

The Israeli cabinet approved and published a statement on Sunday aimed at 'preventing the collapse of the Palestinian Authority' while simultaneously calling for an end to the 'anti-Israeli activities' of this authority. According to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, this cabinet decision was made following a recent military attack in the West Bank that resulted in the deaths of 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier. Netanyahu's government had previously 'sanctioned' the Palestinian Authority led by Mahmoud Abbas last January due to its efforts to seek the International Court of Justice's opinion on Israel. The statement from Netanyahu's cabinet includes requests for the Palestinian Authority to 'stop its anti-Israeli activities in the international legal-diplomatic arena,' 'cease incitement to violence,' 'halt illegal construction' in one of the West Bank areas, and refrain from paying money to the families of Palestinians involved in attacks against Israelis. The statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office also includes proposals for stabilizing the Palestinian Authority, which involve 'creating industrial zones' and other plans to 'support the economy and businesses of Palestinians' in the West Bank. Previously, Wendy Sherman, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, emphasized the importance of actions by Israel and the Palestinian Authority to stabilize the situation in the West Bank during a meeting with Ronen Levi, the Director General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry. Wendy Sherman also stressed that the United States would engage with Israel, the Palestinians, and regional partners based on the recent ceasefire terms in Israel and Gaza to create calm in the coming months. This report utilized information from the French news agency. Continuing clashes in the West Bank; one Israeli killed following an attack by an armed Palestinian. The Israeli army: In response to regional missile attacks, we targeted southern Lebanon. Withdrawal of Israeli army forces from Jenin; Netanyahu: We are completing our mission. A Palestinian driver injured eight pedestrians in Tel Aviv. Nakhaleh and Haniyeh in Tehran; the Islamic Republic's efforts to unify 'jihadist' groups. The European Union warned about the cycle of 'escalating violence' in Israel and Palestinian territories. Clashes in Ramallah left 35 injured. Wendy Sherman emphasized 'strong U.S. support for Israel's security.' Netanyahu reiterated: Israel is not concerned about the Iran-Saudi relationship. A Palestinian man suspected of killing two Israeli brothers was killed by Israeli forces. Netanyahu deemed his cabinet minister's remarks about 'erasing a Palestinian village' inappropriate. Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians aimed at reducing violence were held in Jordan.