As Israel's raids grow in West Bank, so does Palestinian support for armed groups
The armed factions in the West Bank are enjoying overwhelming popular support as the cycle of violence intensifies.
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian armed groups have increased in popularity and numbers in the West Bank as Israel increased its security raids into the occupied territory.
It's a catch-22, as these groups' rising political weight is causing concerns in Israel, but whose actions and response is feeding into the popularity of the militant organizations.
Despite launching its operation "Break the Wave" last year to eradicate the armed factions in the West Bank, Palestinian groups have continued to spread throughout the territories and are increasingly gaining the support of young people who are joining their ranks.
As violence escalates in the West Bank, armed groups in Gaza responded by firing rockets toward Israel last week. The Lion’s Den group based in the West Bank’s Old City of Nablus called on Palestinians via Telegram to take to the streets "in support of the resistance."
