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Israeli Military Bolsters West Bank Presence Amid Olive Harvest Violence
The Israeli military is increasing its troop presence in the West Bank due to a surge in nationalist violence against Palestinians during the olive harvest. Security officials report receiving dozens of attack warnings weekly and criticized rabbis for encouraging violence.
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- 01Israeli forces are increasing their presence in the West Bank amid rising nationalist violence during the olive harvest.
- 02An security official noted dozens of attack warnings are received weekly.
- 03Jewish rioters stole Palestinian olives and assaulted residents near Ramallah.
- 04A Washington Post photographer was injured during recent confrontations.
- 05Security officials fear continued violence could worsen West Bank tensions.
In the last 24 hours, Palestinian vehicles were torched and olives stolen near Ramallah, with a Washington Post photographer injured. Officials fear ongoing violence could escalate West Bank tensions.
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