The series of incidents in the territories in recent days brings Israel closer to a decision on an extensive operation in the West Bank, with an emphasis on Jenin and northern Samaria, from where most of the terrorists and gunmen who confront the security forces come from.
Peak vigilance will continue until the end of the holidays.
As the days go by, it seems that the violent incidents in the territories only multiply, as more Palestinians join them, and the use of firearms also increases.
Israel can agree to this, or choose to continue activity in the current format, which includes nightly activity in the Palestinian territory and the arrest of suspects.
IDF activity in Jenin, photo: I.P.I
The security forces operate in Jenin, photo: Arab Networks
IDF soldiers in Jenin, photo: AFP
A third option facing Israel is a more extensive operation in the West Bank, which will focus on Jenin and its surroundings.
The security forces were instructed to prepare for this a few months ago, but the political-security elite want to avoid it.
In an incident that took place yesterday near Tkoa, a Palestinian child was killed yesterday, possibly from a fall or cardiac arrest.
The Palestinians blamed the IDF, but after an initial investigation it was reported: "No connection was found between his death and IDF activity in the area."
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