Palestinian Security Forces
- Palestinian Security Forces
Palestinian Security Forces provides security to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).
The PNF consists of:
* Palestinian National Security - 15,000 members act as border police, military intelligence, military police and presidential security unit
* Palestinian Intelligence Services - 5000 members; intelligence gathering outside areas controlled by the PNA.
* Interior Ministry - 10,000 members acts as police force and preventive security agency in Gaza
ee also
*Preventive Security Service
References
* [http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/01/19/sections/nation_world/world/article_381197.php Palestinian Security Forces]
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