Israel vows major West Bank operation, cordons off city of Hebron
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a large military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron after two Palestinian gunmen attacked a junction, injuring five people including soldiers. The Israeli military killed the attackers and began evacuating residents to search houses for weapons and dismantle terrorist networks.Key Facts
- Two Palestinian men attacked near Hebron, wounding five people, including Israeli soldiers.
- The Israeli military killed the attackers, who used an M16 rifle and a handgun.
- Israeli forces cordoned off Hebron, a city with over 200,000 residents, to conduct searches.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered evacuation of residents from the attackers’ neighborhood.
- Weapons and ammunition were found in the attackers’ vehicle; officials said a bigger attack was planned.
- Netanyahu linked the attack to attempts to influence the upcoming Israeli elections.
- Netanyahu announced a broader military operation will take place in the West Bank, called Judea and Samaria by Israel.
- The operation involves house-to-house searches to remove weapons and weaken terrorist groups.
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