PNN – Warning of a third Intifada, the editor-in-chief of Rai al-Youm stated that Israel is bracing for a new shock following its heavy defeat at the hands of Iran.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network; Abdul Bari Atwan—editor-in-chief of the pan-Arab newspaper Rai al-Youm and a prominent Palestinian analyst—dedicated his latest editorial to recent developments in the West Bank. Warning of the imminent outbreak of a third Palestinian Intifada, he wrote: Resistance across the majority of West Bank cities, villages, and refugee camps has never ceased—standing in defense of the land’s Arab identity and dignity, and in solidarity with the resistance fighters in the Gaza Strip who are heroically confronting a war of genocide, displacement, and starvation, while offering up many martyrs.
Sparking the Third Palestinian Intifada in the West Bank
Abdul Bari Atwan added: The events that unfolded on Friday in the village of Tell—near Nablus in the northern West Bank—where a Zionist officer and a soldier were killed and four Palestinian fighters were martyred, could well be the prelude to a third armed Intifada. This movement began in Nablus—the “City of Fire”—and represents an extension of the heroic resistance seen in Jenin, Tulkarm, and the Nur Shams refugee camp.
The Palestinian writer continued: The Zionist settlers who attacked the village of Tell thought their aggression would be like a picnic or a walk in the park—that no one would stand up to their crimes—but they were completely mistaken; this demonstrates that, despite 76 years of aggression and occupation in Palestinian territories, they still do not understand the people of this land.
The article continues: It also appears that the Zionists, blinded by their arrogance and hubris, have forgotten the Palestinians’ epic “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation—a feat that dealt the most devastating blow to the occupying regime. This historic Palestinian triumph involved breaching Zionist borders, disabling surveillance cameras and electric fences, and penetrating numerous settlements across the occupied territories of southern Palestine. It resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,332 Israelis and the capture of over 300 individuals; most significantly, it saw the occupation of these towns and settlements for more than four hours before the forces returned to the Gaza Strip with their spoils—all without leaving behind a single Palestinian martyr.
The editor-in-chief of Rai al-Youm continued: This scene played out again on a smaller scale on Friday in the village of Tell, near Nablus in the northern West Bank, where an unarmed young Palestinian fighter attacked a Zionist settler, seized his weapon, and fired it at the Zionists themselves—a scene reminiscent of movies and novels.
Zionists Brace for New Shock Following Heavy Defeat against Iran
According to this commentary, the timing of this daring operation is highly significant, as it occurred shortly after the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by more than 3,000 Zionist settlers led by the regime’s fascist minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir. The operation also coincided with the opening of shelters across the Greater Tel Aviv area and the declaration of a state of maximum alert among Zionists anticipating a potential missile attack from Iran.
Abdel Bari Atwan stated: Yes, this event can be termed a Third Intifada, albeit of a different nature. But why did this Intifada erupt specifically in Nablus—and at such a critical juncture for the occupiers—and what role will the Axis of Resistance play in supporting and expanding it?
The Palestinian writer noted that today, the West Bank is like a massive, heavy elephant; its movement may be slow, but once it begins to move, it destroys everything in its path. No one can control it—least of all the Israelis and their army. The Second Intifada, which began in 2000 and lasted for several years, stands as the greatest proof of this.
The article further emphasizes that weapons are now easily accessible to Palestinians, and Palestinian fighters possess strong resolve. Some of these weapons are smuggled in from Jordan, while others are manufactured locally within the West Bank.
Atwan continued: However, what could contribute to the outbreak of an armed uprising and a new Intifada in Palestine is the failure of the objectives pursued by the United States and the Zionist regime in their aggression against Iran—foremost among them being regime change in Iran and the destruction of the country’s nuclear and missile programs.
What role will the Axis of Resistance play in the onset and expansion of the Third Palestinian Intifada?
It is worth noting that, since the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood in October 2023, the death toll in the West Bank has reached 1,182; additionally, 48 Zionists have been killed in martyrdom operations and clashes across West Bank cities and villages. This demonstrates that the people of the West Bank have never abandoned their brothers in the Gaza Strip, who are enduring aggression and a brutal blockade by the Zionist enemy.
Continuing his article, the editor-in-chief of the Rai al-Youm newspaper addressed the growing power of the Axis of Resistance in the region, emphasizing that Hezbollah is regrouping and rebuilding its forces, as well as its missile and drone capabilities. Ansarullah in Yemen has imposed new strategic realities on the enemy, and it is quite possible that they will move to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the future; furthermore, the Yemenis are fully prepared to launch missiles at Tel Aviv and Eilat.
The article further notes that Iraqi resistance groups are currently preparing to advance toward the borders of Jordan—and possibly Syria—with the aim of reaching deep into the Palestinian Holy Lands. Consequently, the Third Intifada, poised to erupt amidst unprecedented regional support, could deliver a shocking surprise to the occupying regime and its backers.
In conclusion, the author writes: This Intifada is backed by a deep-rooted popular base, as well as advanced, precision-guided missiles and drones ready to defend the airspace of occupied Palestine. We are not indulging in wishful thinking; we rely on a resistance movement that has entered its fifth month, emboldened by victories—and time will tell the rest.