Palestinian Authority Requests $680M Four-Year Security Assistance from U.S. for Special Forces Training, Armoured Vehicles in Jenin

Jan 7, 2025, 03:44 AM

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has formally requested $680 million in security assistance from the United States, aiming to enhance the training of its special forces and improve its supply of ammunition and armored vehicles over a four-year period. This request comes as the PA seeks to intensify its security operations in the occupied West Bank, particularly in the Jenin area, where it has been under pressure from the U.S. to take more decisive action against resistance groups. A U.S. delegation reportedly expressed satisfaction with the PA's ongoing campaign in Jenin and has pledged to deliver the requested military supplies. This funding request reflects the PA's strategy to bolster its security capabilities in exchange for a commitment to counter resistance efforts in the region.