According to a report released by the UK Sunday Times, Israeli intelligence officials have warned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu of Hamas “sleeper cells” that are planning to take over PA (Palestinian Authority) autonomous areas throughout Yehuda and Shomron, to oust PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) from his leadership role as the terror organization successfully did in Gaza. The report cites the prime minister has been warned of the likelihood of such an event as Hamas terrorists await the command to act.

The Israeli left-wing blames the outgoing administration of wasting the past years, explaining that due to the failure of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to resume diplomatic talks with Abu Mazen, the latter has lost support and is now in danger of being toppled by Hamas, which enjoys increasing support among residents of PA autonomous areas.

Right-wing politicians continue to warn that Israel cannot reach a significant agreement with Abu Mazen since he is weak and any agreement may become irrelevant following a likely Hamas coup in the coming months.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)