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Bennett says he’s okayed deployment of 700 more troops to enforce virus restrictions
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleDefense Minister Naftali Bennett says he has given approval for the deployment of another 700 IDF soldiers to help police enforce emergency restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
It is unclear when the troops would be deployed and there is no immediate comment from the Israel Defense Forces.
The statement from Bennett comes as the cabinet was set to reportedly approve imposing further restrictions on movement in a number of areas with high rates of infections.
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