Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say
The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.
BBC News reports that the crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.
This world story centres on Israel. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Palestinian, Israeli and Hebron.
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