Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a warning on Monday that Israel would launch a full-scale war against the Palestinian Authority if it were to plan an attack similar to the October 7, 2023 Hamas assault on Israeli forces or settlements. The statement followed a stabbing incident in the northern occupied West Bank, where Israeli troops shot and killed the Palestinian attacker. Violence in the West Bank has escalated since the Gaza war began, with a recent surge in attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians, often without legal consequences. Katz said the Israeli military has been instructed to prepare for such a scenario.
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