Israel on alert as Abbas pressed on 'third intifada'
TEL AVIV — Israel has been placed on alert for the prospect of widespread Palestinian violence throughout the West Bank. ShareThis
Officials said Israel's military, police and intelligence services were ordered on high alert after the military has assessed that the ruling Fatah movement, in cooperation with elements within the Palestinian Authority, were organizing civil unrest as well as ambushes on Israeli soldiers and civilians.
Officials said PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has been pressed by senior members of Fatah to approve what was termed a "third intifada," or uprising.
Source: http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2009/me_palestinians0791_10_09.asp 
