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Israel widens West Bank crackdown, displacing thousands from Hebron

Israel has intensified its crackdown in the West Bank, displacing approximately 2,000 residents from Hebron following an attack that resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated these residents will not be permitted to return until Hamas-related issues in Hebron are resolved. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed significant retribution for the attack, promising an operation of a scale not seen since 1967. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy action by a national government impacting a disputed territory and its population. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Israel widens West Bank crackdown, displacing thousands from Hebron

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Israel widens West Bank crackdown, displacing Hebron families after attack

    Israel said on Sunday all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on the day of next week’s election, as it pledged a harder line on militancy after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the territory. The announcement came a day after Israeli forces pushed into the …