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An Israeli soldier near the site of a shooting that occurred Friday in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on Oct. 24, 2026. (Credit: Mussa Qawasma/Reuters) Add as preferred on Google Information of the dayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested he might take new measures against the Palestinian Authority (PA), alluding to a ‘‘very big surprise’’ for it during an interview broadcast Friday evening on the i24NEWS channel.Asked about the possible dissolution of the institution, which was established following the 1993 Oslo Accords, Netanyahu, who is campaigning ahead of the Oct. 27 parliamentary elections, declined to clarify his intentions, saying he favored ‘‘cunning and surprise.’’’’We have transformed the Middle East. I said we would change things and we did,’’ said Netanyahu, who is fighting for his political survival in the elections. ‘‘There is a very big surprise awaiting the Palestinian Authority as well,’’ he added, without providing further details.Why it mattersThe... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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