Monday, December 24, 2012

Israel reportedly fears Hamas making move for control of West Bank | The Times of Israel

Israel reportedly fears Hamas making move for control of West Bank | The Times of Israel: Senior officials in Jerusalem reportedly believe a Gaza-style takeover of the West Bank by Hamas may be in the offing, citing intelligence estimates that show the Iran-backed terror group making a move for control of the Palestinian-ruled territory.

Military Intelligence and the Shin Bet security service both have information that Hamas political chief Khaled Mashaal has ordered his supporters to prepare for a battle for control of the West Bank, the Sunday Times reported on Sunday.