 In a "subtle approach", the “old guard” could be retired with honour, "with subtle timing, once the decisions are made and the new structures are emerging" ... "The Israeli occupation has totally destroyed the capability of the NSF itself [in the West Bank] and inflicted significant damage on its infrastructure.NSF personnel are not permitted to bear arms or to move between areas in uniforms ...The NSF, being unarmed, are in no position to confront the militants."