Palestinian National Security Forces

The Palestinian National Security Forces are the paramilitary forces of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Since the signing of the Oslo Accords , these forces operate in select areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip . The total strength of these forces is estimated at 29,000, broken down as follows: Public Security Force - 14,000 (6,000 in Gaza; 8,000 in the West Bank) Civil Police Force - 10,000 (4,000 in Gaza; 6,000 in the West Bank) Preventive Security Force - 3,000 (1,200 in Gaza; 1,800 in the West Bank) General Intelligence Force - 3,000 Military Intelligence Force - 500 Presidential Security Force - 500 There are also small forces belonging to Coastal Police, Civil Defence, Air Force, Customs and Excise Police Force and the University Security Service.

The Palestinian National Security Forces (NSF) ( ) are the paramilitary forces of the State of Palestine (PNA). The Presidential Guard (PG) was a separate force, originally not part of the NSF. Since the signing of the Oslo Accords , these forces operate in areas controlled by the PNA . The Palestinian National Security Forces engages in various activities which includes among others, maintaining the security and protection of the Palestinian President and Palestinian Leadership. They also function in general as law enforcement agencies. The Palestinian Security Force is financed by the United States which, according to media estimates, pays an annual 3 million dollars for it. As the Israeli–Palestinian conflict goes on, the security forces notably co-operate with other law enforcement agencies, such as arresting militant sub-groups and assisting the Israeli government with prosecuting those picked up. According The Jerusalem Post as well, "In the past, Palestinian security forces have released arrested terrorists and then quietly tipped off Israel to mitigate internal public criticism against handing over Palestinians to Israel." Abbas outlaws Hamas's paramilitary Executive Force .

PNA paramilitary security forces The Palestinian National Security Forces ( NSF ; ) are the paramilitary security forces of the Palestinian National Authority . The name may either refer to all National Security Forces, including some special services but not including the Interior Security Forces, the Presidential Guard and General Intelligence, or refer to the main force within the National Security Forces. Since the signing of the Oslo Accords , these forces operate in areas controlled by the PNA . In 2003, the organizations were merged into the Palestinian Security Services . The Palestinian National Security Forces engage in various activities, including general law enforcement . A rough estimate of the total strength as of 2007 is 42,000 troops. As the Israeli–Palestinian conflict goes on, the security forces notably co-operate with other law enforcement agencies, such as arresting militant sub-groups and assisting the Israeli government with prosecuting those picked up.

PNA paramilitary security forces The Palestinian National Security Forces ( NSF ; Quwwat al-Amn al-Watani al-Filastini ) are the paramilitary security forces of the Palestinian National Authority . The name may either refer to all National Security Forces, including some special services but not including the Interior Security Forces, the Presidential Guard and General Intelligence, or refer to the main force within the National Security Forces. Since the signing of the Oslo Accords , these forces operate in areas controlled by the PNA . In 2003, the organizations were merged into the Palestinian Security Services . The Palestinian National Security Forces engage in various activities, including general law enforcement . A rough estimate of the total strength as of 2007 is 42,000 troops. As the Israeli–Palestinian conflict goes on, the security forces notably co-operate with other law enforcement agencies, such as arresting militant sub-groups and assisting the Israeli government with prosecuting those picked up.