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Officials report Palestinian families displaced by Israeli demolitions in Hebron

Local officials say Palestinian families have had to leave their homes as Israeli forces carry out demolitions in Hebron. The crackdown comes after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday, with Israel's election only a few days away.

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Officials report Palestinian families displaced by Israeli demolitions in Hebron
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What to know

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    Local officials say Israeli troops' demolition of Hebron homes forced Palestinian families to leave.

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    Two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday; the crackdown follows, with an Israeli election days away.

Why it matters

The report shows the impact on Palestinian families of a crackdown taking place days before Israel's election.

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