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Amid growing crackdown, Israel deploys tanks to occupied West Bank for first time since 2002

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Israeli tanks move into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002 .

Israeli defense minister says troops will remain "for the coming year " in parts of the territory.

Israel is deepening its crackdown on the Palestinian territory and has said it is determined to stamp out militancy amid a rise in attacks.

The Palestinian foreign ministry calls the Israeli moves “a dangerous escalation”.

The 620 prisoners should have been released shortly after six Israeli hostages in Gaza were freed.

Five of them were freed in staged ceremonies criticized by the U.S. and Red Cross as cruel.

Palestinian family members were distraught.

Netanyahu faced new criticism over the war while speaking at a military graduation.

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70

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69

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53

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formal

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English

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51

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not offensive

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short-lived

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