The operation is a make or break moment for the Palestinian Authority as local militants threaten to exploit the weakened control following prolonged unrest.
Palestinian security forces faced violent resistance during attempts to arrest PIJ and Hamas militants, highlighting the escalating tensions and deteriorating authority in Jenin.
After armed rebels seized control in Syria, fears grew that Islamist militants would attempt a coup against the Palestinian Authority, prompting this operation.
The security situation in Jenin has rapidly declined over recent months, with local militants asserting control, leaving Palestinian forces in a precarious position.
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