“I write to inform you of a dangerous effort by Palestinian leaders to create conflict by orchestrating a series of mass confrontations, specifically on the security fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel, to occur between March 30 and May 15.  While the Palestinians are attempting to present these demonstrations as acts of “peaceful resistance,” Hamas has invested approximately 10 million USD into this confrontation campaign and will pay Gazans to participate,” Ambassador Danon wrote.

The Ambassador continued to warn that, “Hamas’ provocative actions to ignite violence serve only to distract the world from the terror organization's disastrous hegemony that has resulted in a deteriorating situation in Gaza… Simultaneously, the Palestinian Authority continues to suspend payments for electricity and salaries in Gaza and has threatened additional sanctions. Israel, on the other hand, continues to provide electrical power, water and the entry of goods into Gaza in coordination with international parties, and accommodates Gazans seeking to enter Israel for medical treatment.”

“In light of the Palestinians’ organized planned provocation for the coming weeks, I reiterate Israel’s right to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens… Israel condemns the Palestinian leadership’s dangerous attempt to inflame tensions and instigate violence and expects all United Nations personnel to refrain from planning, supporting or participating in these activities,” Ambassador Danon concluded.​