An opinion piece published in The Jerusalem Post on Sunday warns that the Israeli government may be repeating the strategic miscalculation that preceded the October 7 attacks by continuing to view the Palestinian Authority (PA) as a potential peace partner rather than an adversary.
The commentary, authored by Cookie Schwaeber-Issan, argues that nearly three years after the Hamas-led massacre, the fundamental lesson of enabling a hostile entity remains unheeded.
The author contends that the current posture toward the PA ignores emerging threats and fails to recognize the organization as a security risk comparable to Hamas.
This perspective aligns with recent reporting indicating that the PA is actively building a military force in the West Bank, a development described in earlier assessments as a violation of the Oslo Accords and a significant threat to central Israel.
The opinion piece suggests that diplomatic engagement without addressing this militarization could leave Israel vulnerable to another coordinated attack.
The warning comes as broader indicators point to a severe intensification of the conflict in the region.