In a disturbing turn of events, Palestinian militants in the West Bank have issued a warning that the ongoing war in Gaza is beginning to affect their region, according to a report from Rolling Stone. The fighters, members of the Jenin Brigade guerrilla outfit, recently engaged in gun battles with both the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces and the Israeli army. The irony is not lost on them, as portraits of the very forces that have failed to protect Palestinians adorn their living room walls.

However, these fighters emphasize that their resistance is a result of the repressive Israeli occupation, the recent Hamas-led attack on Israel, and the perceived intention of Israel to expel Palestinians from Gaza and ultimately the West Bank. The anger extends to the PA's Western-backed security forces, which they view as complicit in Israel's 56-year-long occupation.

The dire situation in Gaza, where Israeli bombs continue to demolish homes and deprive residents of basic necessities, has further fueled the resolve of Palestinians in the West Bank. Israeli army raids, settler attacks, and land confiscations have all contributed to the mounting outrage, resulting in a surge of armed rebellion across the political spectrum. The fighters in the West Bank see no other choice but to resist.

The lack of protection from both the PA and the Israeli army has only intensified their determination. Many Palestinians feel trapped within their communities due to military restrictions and are helpless against the incessant violence they face daily.

The healthcare situation in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly, with Al Shifa hospital running out of vital medications and basic equipment breaking down. In the face of a looming Israeli ground invasion, doctors fear for the safety of patients but believe evacuation is not a viable option. The dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza has further incensed Palestinians in the West Bank, who fear that they will be the next target.

The PA's inability to protect its people has sparked outrage among West Bank Palestinians. Demonstrations have erupted, with some turning violent, as residents throw stones at Palestinian security forces and march through the streets chanting slogans against President Mahmoud Abbas. While the Israeli army conducts raids into Palestinian-administered areas, young Palestinians have taken to the streets at night, rallying behind Hamas flags and calling for the downfall of the PA leadership.

Hanan Ashrawi, a prominent Palestinian activist and intellectual, believes that Palestinians are no longer willing to be passive victims. She points out that the current war is not simply an act of vengeance but a deliberate strategy by the right-wing government of Benjamin Netanyahu to solidify demographic change on the ground.

In the northern West Bank, signs of a hit-and-run war against Israel are evident. Glass-covered highways, bullet-riddled trucks, and confrontations between Palestinian residents and Israeli forces are now commonplace. The region is on high alert, with Palestinians living in constant fear of targeted attacks and lynchings.

The Jenin Brigade fighters, inspired by the recent Hamas attack in Gaza, believe that Hamas has regained the leadership of Palestinian resistance. They stress that their organization remains independent and makes its own decisions, but they see Hamas' actions as a catalyst for change. They argue that Israel will only listen and alter its course if there is a significant price to pay.

As tensions escalate in the West Bank and the war in Gaza shows no signs of abating, Palestinians are finding themselves caught in a cycle of violence and oppression with no clear resolution in sight. The international community must step in to address the humanitarian crisis and work towards a peaceful and just resolution for the Palestinians.