Netanyahu Orders Lockdown on Hebron, West Bank After Deadly Attack
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a lockdown on Hebron and the West Bank until after the elections following a Hamas terror attack near Yehuda Junction. Two Hamas terrorists, armed and intending to massacre civilians, were killed by Israeli forces after injuring five personnel. The attack prompted heightened security measures across the region.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a lockdown on Hebron and the West Bank after a deadly attack.
- Two Hamas terrorists were killed by Israeli forces after a 20-minute battle.
- The terrorists intended to carry out a massacre of civilians, according to assessments.
- Five Israeli security personnel were injured in the shooting attack.
- The lockdown is to remain in place at least until after the upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Defense Minister have ordered the IDF chief of staff to impose a closure on Hebron and a lockdown across the West Bank, at least until after the upcoming elections, following a deadly shooting attack near the Yehuda Junction. Security forces have blocked roads, launched extensive searches, and raised alert levels throughout the region.
The attack, which occurred Friday morning, involved two Hamas terrorists who arrived at the Zeit Junction in a vehicle with an Israeli license plate. Armed with an assault rifle, a handgun, and a large amount of ammunition, they reportedly intended to carry out a massacre of civilians. They opened fire at close range on an IDF Home Front Command unit manning a checkpoint.
After the initial exchange of fire, the terrorists moved to a commanding position and continued shooting at the forces. The first responders engaged the terrorists, and a unit from the 101st Battalion joined the fight. After a battle lasting approximately 20 minutes, both terrorists were eliminated.
Five Israeli security personnel were injured in the attack, sustaining various degrees of wounds. The terrorists were identified as belonging to the Hamas terror organization.
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