West Bank a possible 'third front' for Israel

Violence in the West Bank has escalated amid ongoing clashes between Israeli soldiers and settlers and Palestinians. Concerns are rising that the territory could become a third front in a wider conflict, following Israel's bombardment of Gaza and clashes with Hezbollah at the Lebanon border. Over 80 Palestinians have been killed and more than 900 people have been arrested since October 7. The violence poses a challenge to both Israel and the Palestinian Authority, with growing support for armed resistance. The Israeli military is on high alert, anticipating attacks from Hamas militants in the West Bank.