The United Nations warns about Israel's military operation in the West Bank
Israeli forces launched multiple operations in the West Bank after two armed Palestinians attacked a checkpoint near Hebron, killing two soldiers and injuring others. The Israeli military responded with a full lockdown, blocked access to Hebron, and began demolishing homes and displacing families. Security forces conducted searches and arrests in the area as part of a broader anti-terror operation.
- The army conducted dozens of operations in the West Bank.
- Two Israeli soldiers died in the attack near Hebron.
- Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a total lockdown of the occupied West Bank.
- Israeli forces displaced around 250 families in Hebron.
- Security forces searched targets and questioned suspects in the Hebron area.
- The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel.
- The government approved the recommendation to close all land crossings in the West Bank on Election Day.
- The Israeli military will ban the entry and exit of Palestinian workers throughout the West Bank.
- Palestinian authorities criticized the operation as collective punishment.
- Benyamin Netanyahu suggested Hamas terrorists planned a major attack on civilians.
- The Israeli Army found dozens of weapons at the scene.
- Itamar Ben Gvir called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority following the attack.
- At least 1,113 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since October 2023.
- Israel's military operated in 40 different areas in the West Bank over Friday and Saturday.
- At least five people were injured in the shooting.
- The Israeli Army reported that its forces arrested about 40 suspects.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir said Israel needs to restrict the Palestinians’ freedom of movement in the West Bank.
- Two armed Palestinian men attacked a military post in the occupied West Bank.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the operation could be as large as the Six-Day War in 1967.
- Netanjahu stated that security forces prevented a serious attack.
- The Israeli army is removing illegal constructions in the area.
- Hamas hailed the killings of two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint.
- About three million Palestinians reside in the West Bank.
- Hebron governor Khaled Dudin stated one-third of the city is currently targeted.
- Netanyahu is considering a very extensive IDF operation in Judea and Samaria.
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