At 23:57 Beijing time on October 13, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly stated that the Israeli government is preparing for a potential military and security scenario in which the armed forces of the Palestinian National Authority (PA) in the West Bank turn their guns on Israel. This statement reflects the current tense security situation in the West Bank region and Israel's concerns about the potential threat posed by Palestinian security forces. The news has drawn international attention to the possibility of further escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.