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Israel Boosts West Bank Security Amid Fears of Election-Eve Attacks
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Israeli security forces have heightened their alert and operations across the West Bank following a deadly shooting near Hebron that killed two soldiers. Amid fears of copycat attacks before Tuesday's election, troops arrested a suspect planning an imminent attack on Highway 60 and continued a large-scale operation in Hebron, detaining dozens. The IDF also launched a major military exercise to strengthen readiness, while providing security for the West Bank olive harvest.
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- Israeli security forces increased West Bank alert levels due to fears of copycat attacks before Tuesday's election.
- Two soldiers were killed and three wounded in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday.
- A suspect believed to be planning an imminent attack on Highway 60 was arrested.
- A large-scale IDF military exercise involving four divisions and the air force began Sunday.
- The homes of the two gunmen responsible for the Hebron attack have been sealed for demolition.
- Security forces are also reinforcing protection for the West Bank olive harvest.
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