Israel threatens full-scale war over West Bank attack fears

On September 7, 2026, Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, warned of a 'full-scale war' against the Palestinian Authority if it were to launch an October 7-style attack from the West Bank. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts, reportedly under US pressure, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared the Oslo Accords null and void. These statements and actions reflect heightened tensions and conflicting policies within the Israeli government regarding the West Bank.