Anwar Rajab
Anwar Rajab is a spokesperson for the Palestinian security forces, a critical component of the Palestinian Authority's efforts to maintain order in the West Bank. He has recently been in the news due to the U.S. government's decision to freeze funding for Palestinian security mechanisms, which poses challenges for the authority as it strives to assert control and stability in the region amid ongoing conflicts and financial difficulties.
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Recent news mentions
Maj-Gen Anwar Rajab of the Palestinian Authority commented on the integration of armed groups into Gaza's police force.
Anti-Hamas armed groups seek future role under Gaza peace plan
United Kingdom· 2025-11-21
Anwar Rajab criticized Israel for its actions against Palestinian security forces.
המהומות ביו"ש נמשכות, איחוד האמירויות גינו: "ממשלת ישראל
Israel· 2025-06-27
Major General Anwar Rajab stated there was no connection between the Palestinian security apparatus and Abu Shabab’s group.
Who is Abu Shabab? The Gaza militia leader Israel says it is arming - and Hamas wants to kill
United States· 2025-06-08
Brig. Gen. Anwar Rajab, the spokesman for the authority’s security forces, discussed the progress in reinforcing law and order during a phone interview.
West Bank Operation Tests Palestinian Leaders’ Ability to Root Out MilitantsUnited States· 2025-02-28Rajab is quoted discussing the U.S. as a significant donor to Palestinian Authority projects.
השינוי החדש בגישת ממשל טראמפ כלפי ישראלIsrael· 2025-02-25
Anwar Rajab, a spokesperson for the security mechanisms, stated that the U.S. is considered a major donor to the Authority's projects.
ארה"ב הקפיאה את המימון למנגנוני הביטחון הפלסטינייםIsrael· 2025-02-19