Watan-A stir has erupted on social media following statements by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discussing the collaboration between the Israeli occupation and the security forces of the Palestinian Authority.
In an extensive interview with Hebrew media, Olmert’s remarks stood out as he talked about Mahmoud Abbas’s authority, stating, “The Palestinian Authority is not our friend, but the security forces under President Mahmoud Abbas are working with Israeli security forces to prevent terrorism attempts in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank).”
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He added, “This is happening at a time when we are fighting inside the Gaza Strip, and we have no other partner.”
Widespread anger has erupted towards the Palestinian Authority following Olmert’s statements
Journalist and media personality Ahmed Mansour commented, “A statement for the history books reminiscent of what we read about during the Crusades 900 years ago… Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says: The security forces under Mahmoud Abbas are currently working with our security forces to try to prevent terrorism in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) at a time when we are fighting in Gaza… This means that there are 70,000 Palestinian rifles in the West Bank protecting Israel’s security.”
Journalist Turki Al-Shuhloob wrote, “Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert: ‘The security forces under Mahmoud Abbas are currently working with our security forces to try to prevent terrorism in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) at a time when we are fighting in Gaza… Mahmoud Abbas and his 85,000 elements are the front line protecting the occupation… May they get what they deserve from God.”
Activist Abdulaziz Al-Maghribi tweeted, “Oh people of the West Bank, after this statement from the Zionist Olmert, you have no excuse not to overthrow Abbas and his dogs. Each of you should turn against one of Abbas’s policemen, seize his weapon, and direct it against the Zionists. Enough humiliation and disgrace.”
Academic Sam Youssef stated, “Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says… the security forces under Mahmoud Abbas are currently working with our security forces to try to prevent terrorism in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) at a time when we are fighting in Gaza… Supposedly, Abbas is the head of the Palestinian Authority.”