PA Forces Disperse Gaza Solidarity Protests in West Bank

Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces violently suppressed demonstrations in the West Bank supporting Gaza, leading to multiple arrests during a general strike organized in protest of Israel's actions. Witnesses reported that security personnel assaulted protesters in Ramallah, prompting condemnation from Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, who accused the PA of betraying the Palestinian cause. Hamas characterized the PA's actions as serving Israeli interests and expressed that they undermine the unity needed to resist aggression. Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas also weighed in, urging Hamas to stop providing excuses for Israel's military actions in Gaza. Meanwhile, protests and solidarity marches continued across the West Bank and in other countries, as Palestinians called for an end to the violence. The situation reflects a deepening crisis within Palestinian governance and the struggle for solidarity amid ongoing conflict.