Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say
Summary
Israeli forces have demolished homes and businesses in the West Bank city of Hebron, displacing hundreds of Palestinian families. This operation began after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting attack, and it involves restricting movement in the city and destroying buildings linked to the attackers.Key Facts
- The Israeli military targeted Hebron following an attack in which two soldiers were killed and three were injured.
- Israeli forces demolished homes, businesses, and infrastructure, displacing about 200 families, with local officials estimating 2,500 people affected.
- The city of Hebron, with 200,000 residents, has been partly blocked off to control movement during the operation.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the demolition of buildings around the attack site and neighborhoods of the attackers.
- This demolition practice is common in response to attacks but has been criticized as collective punishment.
- Netanyahu announced plans for a large military operation in the West Bank, the largest since 1967, but did not specify its timing.
- The operation happened just days before Israel’s general election, during which Netanyahu emphasized security as a campaign focus.
- The Palestinian Authority called for international intervention to stop the displacement of Palestinians.
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