Ex-general calls to dismantle Palestinian Authority, squash internal threats - interview (opens original article in a new tab)

An Israeli security NGO leader advocates dismantling the Palestinian Authority, citing security threats and calling for alternative local security measures.

• Ex-general Erez Wiener calls for dismantling the Palestinian Authority (PA) to enhance Israel's security.
• Wiener argues the PA educates children toward terrorism and arms Israel's enemies, despite its lack of direct involvement in recent conflicts.
• He suggests replacing the PA with tribal gangs, similar to the UAE model, and highlights threats from illegal weapons and Palestinian violence.