Israeli tanks moved into Palestinian-controlled parts of Hebron and exchanged heavy fire with Palestinian gunmen. Israel said its incursion came in response to heavy shooting by Palestinian gunmen at Israeli security forces and civilians in the volatile West Bank city.
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