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The Israeli army is preparing for a broad escalation in the occupied West Bank in the coming days that could include taking control of additional Palestinian refugee camps and conducting large-scale military operations, Israeli media reported Sunday. Israeli security officials estimate that the political leadership could push for the seizure of additional refugee camps and broader operations, particularly in the northern West Bank, according to Walla news report. The officials cited growing friction on the ground amid the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements and occupier outposts as one of their main concerns. READ: Israeli forces raid Palestinian journalist’s home in northern West Bank Walla said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz could press the army to take control of more refugee camps […]
