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Israel Deploys Troops, Halts Leave Ahead of Elections Amid Security Concerns
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir has ordered a leave ban for soldiers and placed the army on high alert ahead of the October 27 elections, citing security concerns and a rise in settler violence in the West Bank.
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- 01Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir imposed a leave ban on soldiers and raised the army's alert level before the October 27 elections.
- 02Additional forces are being sent to the West Bank due to increased settler violence against Palestinians.
- 03Defense Minister Israel Katz transferred responsibility for settler violence to the police.
- 04Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel's enemies of severe retaliation.
- 05Over 850 polling stations will be available for soldiers on military bases during the election period.
Additional forces are being deployed to the West Bank, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Israel's adversaries. At least 850 polling stations will be set up for soldiers on military bases.
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