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Friday, June 28, 2024
IDF evacuates troops from West Bank base as large fire engulfs area
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF has evacuated most soldiers from the Etzion Regional Brigade base in the West Bank, as a large fire burns in the area.
The Fire and Rescue Service says the blaze spread from the Kfar Etzion settlement area to the military base, adding that it was not caused by arson.
Firefighters, IDF troops and police officers are working to extinguish the fire.
There are no injuries, and the IDF says the Etzion Regional Brigade continues to carry out “operational activity” as usual.
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