In the West Bank, Palestinian Authority clashes with militant groups and suspends Al Jazeera

The decision by the Palestinian Authority to suspend Al Jazeera broadcasts on Wednesday has put violent clashes between Palestinian security forces and local armed groups in Jenin, a city in the northern occupied West Bank, in the spotlight. Analysts say the decision is a way for the Palestinian Authority to score a win ahead of Donald Trump’s presidency and position itself to control a post-war Gaza.