Hundreds of Palestinians wounded in clashes with Israeli soldiers reportedly received medical treatment in Iran, where they were recruited by Iranian intelligence services. The Palestinians received military training in Iran, and were sent back to the West Bank and Gaza Strip with orders to carry out terror attacks against Israel, according to the Israeli daily Ha’aretz, which cited Israeli security officials.
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