Citation

Najib M. Jane's def. wkly. 2006; (JULY).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Jane's Information Group)

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Abstract

The Palestinian militant groups in the West Bank have suspended their new strategy to abduct Israel Defense Force (IDF) personnel to secure the release of Palestinian prisoners detained in Israeli jails. The militants are concerned that the capture of additional IDF personnel can result in an unprecedented military response that will destroy the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority. Palestinian militants have long envisioned abductions as more efficient in pressuring Israel than suicide attacks and Hizbullah and Iran have also encouraged abductions by offering huge financial incentives. The abduction of IDF personnel can prove more difficult following the Israeli governments decision to respond rapidly and harshly to the attacks.

Language: en

Keywords

Decision making; Prisons; Suicide attacks; Personnel; Strategic planning; Militants; Military bases; Abductions; Financial incentives; Israel Defense Force (IDF)