1. Summary: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is on the fast track to succeeding his father as King. JaFaJ has learned that the proposed date for his appointment has been “pulled closer to the originally set date of Eid Adha,” the Muslim holiday celebrating the conclusion of Hajj. JaFaJ has also confirmed MBS is considering his cousin, Abdelaziz Bin Ahmed Bin Abdelaziz for the position of Crown Prince. If Abdelaziz gets the job, this will signify the unity and resilience of the Saudi Royal Family.
2. JaFaJ has learned from top sources in Saudi Arabia that Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is “very close to becoming King”. The sources noted that King Salman is “eager to retire and make way for the younger generation to lead”. [COMMENT: For more details on MBS roadway to succeeding his father, see JaFaJ report dated May 8th, 2022 https://acuitywebtechnologies.com/jafaj/king-of-saudi-arabia-plans-to-step-down-and-appoint-mbs-king/ END COMMENT]
3. JaFaJ can confirm the proposed date for the declaration of MBS succession was originally slated for the “Eid Adha Muslim holiday” which marks the conclusion of Hajj. “The king wants this done fast, the country needs MBS to take over, the situation in Ukraine will sooner or later filter into the Arab region and the Kingdom has to be ready for any potential political earthquakes hitting the region”, one major source reported. He explained: “The king is old but not sick, he has had a recent check-up and I can assure you he is rather healthy for his age, this is about the future of this country and not any concerns over the king’s health”.
4. A well-informed source in the Arabian Gulf reported MBS was considering his cousin, Prince Abdelaziz Bin Ahmad Bin Abdelaziz, to serve as his Crown Prince. MBS’s male children are too young to take the job. Nonetheless, this is not the only reason MBS may choose Abdelaziz as his Crown Prince. This move will slam shut all rumours of an “alleged rivalry between him and his uncle, Abdelaziz’s father, Ahmad.” Having once criticized MBS policies in Yemen, Prince Ahmad has been rumoured as an antagonist to his nephew, MBS. Several Saudi opposition activists have built wild conspiracy theories for years about this. The appointment of Ahmad’s son as Crown Prince will serve as proof of the Saud family’s unity and resilience.
5.JaFaJ has learned that the appointment of Abdelaziz is still an issue of consideration and deliberation, therefore it is not a done deal. If appointed, the business oriented Abdelaziz is no political match for MBS. An American source who is remarkably close to the Saudi Royal Family described him as “Polite, down to earth, and very business-obsessed. He could be a perfect CEO, I’ve never known him to care for politics”. A Saudi source continued by saying, “What His Royal Highness needs is a trusted family member who would support his vision during tough times in the Middle East. The Crown Prince is young, and Prince Abdelaziz is almost 60 years old, and he knows that he will never succeed MBS, as such, if he becomes the Crown Prince, he knows that his job will be to facilitate HRH, MBS”.
6. Abdelaziz’s mother is from the Al-Sudairi family, one of the most prominent families in the Central Saudi Arabia region of Najd. The family is connected to the Saud family. Abdelaziz Ibn Saudi, the kingdom’s founder had seven male children from an Al-Sudairi woman, many of whom have become kings. Therefore, if appointed Crown Prince, Abdelaziz will signify the unity and harmony between the Al-Sudairi-connected branch within the Royal Family and the non-Al-Sudairi connected branch to whom King Salman and his son belong.
7. Conclusion: There is no longer any doubt that MBS is going to succeed his father in the near future. MBS has proven himself as both a survivor and a fine administrator who has effectively modernized the country and eliminated his enemies”. Despite speculation by many across the region, nothing in sight seems to be able to hinder or disrupt MBS succession to the throne. The potential appointment of his cousin, Abdelaziz Bin Ahmed Bin Abdelaziz as Crown Prince, will likely bring harmony to the family and continued economic success to the nation.

1. Summary: JaFaJ has confirmed that the President Sisi of Egypt has survived an assassination attempt. The attempt took place on April 29, 2022. Sisi was injured in the attempt, but the shock and injuries are reported to be superficial. Reportedly, the assailants were rouge members of the Presidential Guards whose job is to protect Sisi and his family.
2. JaFaJ has confirmed that Sisi has been injured and remains hospitalized within one of his most protected presidential compounds while he recovers from his injuries and shock.
3. Intelligence available to JaFaJ has established that the assassination attempt were “an inside job”, and that the assailants were army officers from the Presidential Guards elite units. While it is not clear yet who was behind the attempt, the sources have confirmed that Egyptian Military Intelligence itself is investigating and the President’s eldest son, Mahmud, is following up on the progress of the investigations by himself.
4. In the attacks, at least one assailant was killed, and several presidential guards and army officers have been arrested. The common suspicion within Sisi’s inner circle is that the attack was facilitated by rouge senior army officers and not just a small job by junior officers.
5. The President’s family, including in-laws and grandchildren, have been put under beefed up security and gathered in the Presidential compound where Sisi is recuperating. Sisi has met with his family and is reported to be very emotional.
6. Strict orders have been issued to keep the story from being leaked to the media. JaFaJ has learned that a very small number of army generals and senior intelligence officers are aware of the details, and they are already in the process of planning a vigorous round of public appearances in an effort to thwart any potential negative rumours. They have planned on letting the President deliver a speech for the Eid, at the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan fasting.
7. Conclusion: This attempt on Sisi’s life came from his inner circle. To his luck, the assailants were not successful. Nonetheless, it exhibits the unmistaken reality that the Egyptian establishment, represented by the military regime, is upset with Sisi. This assassination attempt signifies more unrest is on the way unless Sisi manages to turn his image around and win both the angry Egyptian army and the Egyptian people who have been suffering under his ruthless grip and unprecedented economic austerity measures. [COMMENT: See JaFaJ’s report on the Egyptian army’s grievences with Sisi and the growing dismay with him amongst Egyptian army generals https://acuitywebtechnologies.com/jafaj/egypts-army-fed-up-with-sisi-global-powers-eyeing-mubaraks-son-for-succession/ END COMMENT]

1. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has been engaged in a campaign against Palestinian militants in the West Bank. The latest major such operation took place in Nour Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem. A handful of Palestinian militants were killed on April 19, 2024 in the camp. Israel remains persistent in cracking down on militancy in the Palestinian territories and major trouble spots while they defend themselves in both in the South against Hamas and the North against Hezbollah. This is likely to remain the situation as Israel’s security concerns remain elevated after the October 7Th 2023 terror attacks.
2. A special unit of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) made an incursion into the Nour Shams-Tulkarem refugee camp in the West Bank. The unit reportedly has been making careful advances under heavy machinegun fire from Palestinian militants. [COMMENT: Located in the middle of Tulkarem City, the Camp is the West Bank’s second largest refugee camp and is recognized as one of the “hottest terror spots in the region,” with various militias known for their association with the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Hamas and the Jordanian General Intelligence Department (GID). Over the years, the Jordanian Government (JG) has exerted influence on several militants in the West Bank, though least acknowledged, the GID has a military and intelligence presence that Jordan’s monarchy uses for advantage against both the Israelis and the Palestinian Authority. END COMMENT]
3. Special Israeli forces began advancing towards the Nour Shams camp around midnight on April 19, 2024, with the help of dozens of IDF armoured vehicles. The vehicles and soldiers carefully advanced towards the camp’s main entrance (the Nour Shams roundabout) and eventually stopped at Saif roundabout, just at the mouth of the Camp’s central area. At that point, Israeli soldiers exited the vehicles and began advancing on foot.
4. At 2:22 am, trucks carrying Israeli military D9 bulldozers began arriving at the scene. Shortly after, Palestinian militants opened fire at the IDF infantry soldiers to which the Israelis responded with heavy machinegun fire, and a fierce gun battle ensued. At least two D9s began deploying on the scene as fighting became fierce. An improvised explosive device (IED) was ignited beneath a D9 while it was advancing into the camp. The IED did not cause any damage to the D9.
5. At 3:03 AM, the noise of Israeli military drones were heard in the camp. A D9 arrived at the camp shortly after, with a dozen IDF armoured vehicles soon after that. At 3:26 AM, explosions could be heard, with no sign of any damage to either IDF soldiers or vehicles.
6. Shortly after that, a D9 began knocking down the building holding Al-Damah Butcher and Kebab Shop which is opposite the Al-Fadous Mosque and the Tulkarem Department of Motor Vehicles. The said building houses the restaurant and storage houses underneath. The D9 bulldozers preceded to knock down more houses under intensified Palestinian militant fire on Israeli soldiers.
7. The Palestinian militants engaged were confirmed to be from the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade and dozens of Hamas-loyalist militants. Nonetheless, their resistance receded after three hours of battle, and Israeli armoured vehicles moved freely across the camp’s central and Northern regions. At the same time, more Israeli armoured vehicles began arriving to back up and support the ongoing operations. [See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neduFCiYlOI ]. During the operation, Israeli soldiers arrested two Palestinian militants wanted for terror charges.
8. Since the war’s outbreak on October 7, Israel has sustained a tight grip on the West Bank to prevent an Intifada outbreak. The Tulkarem refugee camp is considered one of the most problematic in the West Bank, with the number of militants being higher per population – an estimated 220 of a 10,000 total population. To make things worse, the presence of both, the Jordanian Intelligence and Hamas makes them stronger. The surgical and swift operations the IDF has been carrying out are designed to specifically operationally disrupt and scare the ranks of the Palestinian militants.
9. The battle ensued until the morning’s early hours. Four Palestinian militants have been killed, those militants have been ide Ahmad Abu El Faheem, Ahmad Al-Aref, Mutasim Al-Aref, and 16 year old militant Qais Fathi Nasrallah. Additionally, a 12 year old Palestinian child was caught in the crossfire and died after being shot in the head. This happened when he accidentally walked into the middle of Palestinian militants fighting Israeli armoured vehicles near the child’s home. In the end, the IDF arrested four suspected militants, those were: Anas Salah Ali, Oudai Samer Jaber, Khaled Al-Dablaoui and Mahmoud Al-Dablaoui.