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Israeli Army Reroutes Troops to Guard Settlers Entering Jericho Homes Without Permit
Jewish families entered eight homes near Jericho, prompting the Israeli military to divert troops for their protection. The settlers reportedly purchased the homes in Area C, an Israeli-controlled zone adjacent to Palestinian-controlled territory.
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What happened
- 01Israeli troops were rerouted to protect settlers who entered eight homes near Jericho without authorization.
- 02The settlers reportedly purchased the homes in Area C, adjacent to the Palestinian city of Jericho.
- 03The military's redeployment diverted forces from other critical security missions, including border anti-smuggling operations.
- 04The settlement movement Nahala, backed by the Binyamin Regional Council, orchestrated the move.
- 05President Herzog had previously warned Prime Minister Netanyahu about escalating nationalist crime in the West Bank.
President Yitzhak Herzog previously warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials about the rising threat of nationalist crime in the West Bank.
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