Efforts to Prevent Collapse of Palestinian Authority Gain Support
The Israeli security cabinet has voted in favor of a series of measures aimed at preventing the collapse of the Palestinian Authority (PA). The steps include economic, travel, and security measures that have been promised by past governments but have yet to be implemented. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich abstained, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir voted against the measures. The decision is seen as declarative, signaling Israel's desire to assist the PA, but it remains unclear if significant action will be taken. The vote follows a recent counterterror operation in the West Bank city of Jenin and is intended to counter Iran's influence in the region.