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IDF cancels weekend leave for West Bank troops, preparing ‘extensive counterterrorism operation’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF says it has cancelled weekend furlough for troops serving in the West Bank following this morning’s deadly clash in the village of Tell.
“IDF soldiers are preparing for extensive counterterrorism operational activity in the sector. Accordingly, soldiers’ leave across the sector has been postponed and reinforcement of soldiers across the sector has been implemented,” the army says.
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