Netanyahu orders full West Bank closure after Hebron attack
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full West Bank closure after soldiers killed two gunmen near Hebron, wounding at least five people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to impose a full closure of the occupied West Bank after soldiers killed two gunmen near Hebron on Friday morning, wounding at least five people, some critically (DW English, France 24 English). [1] [2]
Netanyahu instructed security forces to cordon off Hebron immediately and prepare the West Bank closure starting Friday, citing the prevention of a "major attack" (DW English, France 24 English). [1] [2]
The shooting occurred days before Israel's election next week, the first since 2019, and follows rising settler violence in the West Bank (DW English, France 24 English). [1] [2]
Sources
- Israel preparing 'full closure' of West Bank, Netanyahu says
DW English · · Full text
- Netanyahu orders army to prepare for full West Bank closure after attack
France 24 English · · Full text