Palestinian Authority under pressure amid rising resistance, popularity of Iran-backed terror groups
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Palestinian Authority’s crackdown on terrorists intensifies, but efforts to regain control of the city and surrounding areas face fierce resistance.
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The U.S. has reportedly requested Israel’s approval to deliver urgent military assistance to the PA as it intensifies its crackdown on terror organizations in Jenin, Axios reported. The Biden administration is seeking to provide the PA security forces with ammunition, helmets, bulletproof vests, armored cars and other essential items, but needs Israel’s consent to proceed. Historically, U.S. assistance to the PA has ranged between $200 million and $300 million annually. In recent years, especially after the Biden administration took office, there has been a resumption of aid to the PA, following a freeze during the Trump administration.