U.S. Requests Israel's Approval for Military Aid to Palestinian Authority Amid 'Protect the Homeland' Operation in Jenin

Dec 15, 2024, 06:03 PM

The United States has requested Israel to approve urgent military assistance for the Palestinian Authority (PA) as it undertakes a significant operation in Jenin, aimed at regaining control from armed factions. This operation, named 'Protect the Homeland,' is the largest conducted by Palestinian security forces in years and is seen as a critical effort to counter militant groups, particularly Hamas, which has recently increased its activities in the region. U.S. officials have indicated that the PA's actions are timely given the changing dynamics in the area, emphasizing the need for the PA to maintain its presence in volatile regions to ensure the operation's success.