'Israeli' army announces surprise military drill in the West Bank

The 'Israeli' military announced on Friday that it has launched a surprise military exercise in the West Bank, saying the drill is intended to raise the readiness of its forces.

According to the army's statement, the exercise is part of preparations and heightened alertness ahead of the upcoming Jewish holiday period, with the drills focused on testing the speed of field response and strengthening security deployment.

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