Israeli security officials warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an upcoming escalation (third intifada) in the West Bank, particularly with the start of the holy month of Ramadan in mid-March and the ongoing war in Gaza.
This came after more than 420 people had been killed by Israeli forces or settlers across the West Bank.
Also, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper said in this regard that the month of Ramadan, an occasion that unites all Muslims, could represent the first real opportunity for Hamas to mobilize Palestinians in the West Bank.