Israel Prepares West Bank Lockdown After Hebron Shooting Attack
Translated & summarized from Jüdische Allgemeine by baba
Following a shooting attack near Hebron that injured five people, two critically, Israel is preparing to lock down the West Bank. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate security measures and extensive arrest operations. The two attackers, identified as residents of Hebron, were killed by Israeli forces. A large cache of ammunition was found in their vehicle, suggesting plans for a major attack.
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- Israel is preparing to lock down the West Bank after a shooting attack near Hebron injured five people.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate security measures and extensive arrest operations.
- Two terrorists, identified as residents of Hebron, were killed by Israeli forces at the scene.
- A large quantity of ammunition was found in the terrorists' vehicle, indicating plans for a major attack.
- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praised soldiers' swift response for preventing further casualties.
Following a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday morning that injured at least five people, two critically, Israel is preparing to impose a lockdown on the entire West Bank. The Israeli military (IDF) reported that two terrorists involved in the attack were killed, and an immediate search for additional perpetrators was launched. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on X that he had convened a security meeting with Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. Netanyahu stated he had ordered the IDF and security forces to "immediately seal off the city of Hebron and take additional security measures to prevent terror attacks from Judea and Samaria." He added that the military is engaged in combating terrorism and conducting extensive arrest operations, vowing to pursue Hamas terrorists and their handlers "wherever they are and at any time."
According to Netanyahu's office, security forces were instructed to prepare for the closure of the entire West Bank. The exact circumstances of the attack remain unclear, but Israeli media reports suggest a reserve battalion may have been the target. One possibility being investigated is that the attackers ambushed soldiers, opened fire, and then attempted to flee. A video from the scene reportedly captured a soldier stating the terrorists fired for over 20 minutes.
Israeli media identified the two attackers as Mohammad Jaaba and Firas Jaaba, both 27-year-old residents of Hebron, reportedly belonging to the same extended family, though their precise relationship is unconfirmed. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir credited the swift response of Israeli soldiers for preventing further casualties among civilians and security forces. He also noted that a large quantity of ammunition, intended for a large-scale attack, was discovered in the terrorists' vehicle.
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