Comprehensive Strike in Jenin Amid Tensions with Palestinian Authority
On December 16, 2024, the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank experienced a widespread commercial strike. This protest was organized in response to the Palestinian Authority's ongoing security operations targeting resistance fighters in the area. Reports indicate that clashes have resumed between Palestinian security forces and resistance fighters around the Jenin camp, escalating tensions in the region.
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) issued a warning against what it termed a dangerous crossing of red lines by the Palestinian Authority. The PFLP emphasized that the weapons of the resistance are legitimate and that the fighters should not be labeled as outlaws, but rather as protectors of the Palestinian people. The organization expressed concern that the actions of the Palestinian Authority could lead to internal conflict, describing the situation as politically precarious.
Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mardawi criticized the narrative put forth by the Palestinian security services, labeling it as political suicide. In contrast, Brigadier General Anwar Rajab, the official spokesman for the Palestinian security forces, defended the operations in Jenin, stating that they are aimed at targeting individuals he described as outlaws. This security campaign, known as
resulted in the recent killing of Yazid Ja'aysah, a figure wanted by Israeli forces, which has further fueled tensions and mourning within the Hamas movement.
