(Wall Street Journal) Shayndi Raice - The Palestinian Authority is trying to reassert its grip on power and prevent its rivals and a range of militant groups from gaining influence. It has been dangerously weakened over the past year in the midst of a flood of illegal weapons into the area. In recent weeks, the PA has pursued a sometimes violent crackdown on militants and arrested hundreds of political rivals. Israel has said the PA hasn't done enough to crack down on militants who launch attacks against Israelis.
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