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Two Palestinian attackers killed after shooting at army base near West Bank

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Published: 11 May 2021

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Defence officials say suspects planned attack deeper into Israel; IDF strikes Gaza after rocket fired towards Israel amid largescale unrest

Israeli officers kill two Palestinians after shooting attack on army base near West Bank (Haaretz)
A third Palestinian is critically wounded after shootout outside an Israeli military base. Defence officials say suspects planned attack deeper into Israel, and police presence has been bolstered in areas near the West Bank

IDF strikes Gaza after rocket fired towards Israel amid largescale unrest (Jerusalem Post)
A number of rioters were injured along the Gaza border as IDF soldiers responded with rubber bullets and tear gas

Arson balloons from Gaza spark 10 fires in Israeli fields (Haaretz)
The arson balloons are adding tensions to the ongoing clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians in East Jerusalem

Photo: Soldiers and border police at the scene of the attack on Friday (Gil Eliahu)

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