Jerusalem, Aug 27, 2026 (AFP) - Israel army prepares West Bank troop reinforcements ahead of Jewish holidays

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2026-08-27

Israel's military chief on Thursday said he had ordered preparations for reinforcing troops in the occupied West Bank ahead of Jewish high holidays and as violence surges in the territory. "Given the tensions in Judea and Samaria and the upcoming holiday period, I am ordering the elevation of readiness of an additional division headquarters in order to reinforce the forces in the area," Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir was quoted as saying in a mili......

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