Palestinian Authority concerned over weapons menace in West Bank
HEBRON: The Palestinian Authority is increasingly concerned about the proliferation of smuggled weapons in the West Bank that is apparently fueling conflict between families and various groupings.
Israel’s arms dealers are seemingly contributing to this menace and the situation is becoming a new challenge to the authority, which is already grappling with a deep financial crisis.
There are fears that some Palestinian groups will use these arms to destabilize the authority and attempt to control the West Bank.
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