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Suspected terror infiltration alert puts West Bank settlement of Metzad on lockdown; IDF searching the area
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A suspected terrorist infiltration alert was activated in the West Bank settlement of Metzad a short while ago, after a Palestinian vehicle entered the community, the military says.
The IDF says troops are scanning the area and other forces were dispatched to the scene.
Residents have been instructed to remain locked in their homes until further notice.
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