Israel Ganz, chair of the Yesha Council and Mateh Binyamin Regional Council head, stated in a security briefing that Israel must assert its sovereignty over the West Bank to counter the threat of large-scale attacks orchestrated by West Bank Palestinians. Ganz expressed concerns about the militarized police force of the Palestinian Authority, which he referred to as an 'army,' and their access to weapons and training. He also highlighted the fear among Israelis of a scenario similar to the October 2023 massacres. Ganz emphasized the need for Israel to assert its historical and biblical claim over the West Bank by applying Israeli sovereignty to the area.