Moments before it was held: A conference of the Palestinian Authority in the Old City of Jerusalem was foiled
The Central Unit of the Jerusalem District foiled yesterday a conference identified with the Palestinian Authority, which was planned to be held in a compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, in violation of the…
Assessment
The prevention of a PA-affiliated conference in Jerusalem's Old City highlights how the law to block Palestinian Authority activity in Israeli territory is being enforced at the highest police and political levels. The police commissioner, Jerusalem district commander, and National Security Minister all personally reviewed intelligence and authorized the crackdown. This signals zero tolerance for PA-linked events in Jerusalem, even before they begin. Watch whether this raid escalates diplomatic tensions or prompts new PA efforts to hold events via indirect channels.