The Palestinian Authority is fighting armed groups in Jenin in hopes of winning favour with Israel and persuading incoming United States President Donald Trump that it can be a useful security partner. Since the start of the PA raids, they have been criticised as serving the interests of Israel over supporting the Palestinian struggle for freedom and self-determination. PA officials reportedly argue that the operation in the Jenin refugee camp is necessary or else Israel will use the presence of fighters there as a pretext to expel more Palestinians from their homes and land in the West Bank. However, experts say that Israel is planning to formally annex the West Bank and collapse the PA, irrespective of whether armed resistance continues.

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