Two members of the Knesset have sounded the alarm in recent days over the potential for a massacre in Judea and Samaria reminiscent of the October 7 atrocities, urging community leaders to strengthen their preparedness.
In a letter, sent earlier this week, Liberman said Palestinian Authority police forces are undergoing training resembling specialized army units. He warned that these forces are focusing their resources on gathering intelligence on Israeli army installations and Jewish communities in the region, rather than actively combating terror groups such as Hamas.
Separately, during a Knesset speech on Tuesday, Likud MK Avichai Buaron warned that the “Palestinian Authority has trained 60,000 fighters for invasion and attack,” referencing a report from Regavim.
AFSI’s take:
Preserving a strong Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria is seen as essential to preventing another October 7, based on the belief that vulnerability invites attack while rooted communities deter it. Judea and Samaria residents are viewed as living under constant threat from Palestinian terrorists, showing daily resilience and vigilance. While critics argue the issue is more complex, our perspective holds that presence itself is a critical form of protection. Of course we would prefer to see Sovereignty; but short of that, the growing presence of strong Jewish communities, both new and established, in Judea and Samaria must be applauded.
Source:
MK warn of Oct. 7th-style massacre in Judea and Samaria, by World Israel News Staff, March 25, 2026