Netanyahu says Palestinian Authority in for 'big surprise'
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the Palestinian Authority was in for a "big surprise" after ordering a major military response to an attack on Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. The remarks came days before elections amid rising tensions with Palestinian militants.
Key Points
- Benjamin Netanyahu said the Palestinian Authority should expect a "big surprise" after he ordered a major military operation.
- His comments followed an attack in which Palestinian militants killed two Israeli soldiers near Hebron in the occupied West Bank.
- Netanyahu declined to say whether he would dismantle the Palestinian Authority but said he favored "ruse and surprise".
- The remarks came days before Tuesday's election, where Netanyahu and his main opponent Gadi Eisenkot both oppose creating a Palestinian state.
