Netanyahu Orders West Bank Lockdown After Deadly Hebron Attack
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full closure of the West Bank and a lockdown on Hebron after two Hamas-affiliated terrorists were killed in a shootout with Israeli forces. The attack at Yehuda Junction resulted in wounded soldiers, and a large cache of weapons was found in the attackers' vehicle. The IDF admitted there was no precise warning of the attack, which was likely intended to be larger in scope. Security forces have since launched extensive operations in the Hebron area and arrested dozens of suspects across the West Bank.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a full West Bank closure and Hebron lockdown after a deadly shooting.
- Two Hamas-affiliated terrorists were killed by Israeli forces following a 20-minute firefight.
- The IDF admitted there was no precise warning of the attack, which was likely intended to be larger.
- A large quantity of ammunition and weapons were found in the terrorists' vehicle.
- Israeli soldiers were wounded during the exchange with the assailants.
- Security forces have arrested over 70 wanted individuals in the West Bank this past week.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an immediate lockdown on the city of Hebron and a full closure of all of the West Bank following a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction. The directive came after a security assessment with the Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, head of the Shin Bet, National Security Advisor, and commander of the Central Command.
Two Palestinian assailants, identified as relatives from the Ju'aba family in Hebron, affiliated with Hamas, were killed by Israeli forces after a 20-minute firefight. The soldiers, from the "Ari" battalion of the Home Front Command and the "101" battalion, engaged the terrorists who were traveling in a vehicle with a yellow license plate. During the exchange, Israeli soldiers were wounded before the attackers were neutralized.
Initial investigations by the IDF indicate the two 27-year-old men from Hebron were likely en route to carry out a larger attack. A significant amount of ammunition, including an assault rifle and a handgun, was found in their car. The IDF is also examining the possibility of external direction for the attack, admitting that "there was no precise warning."
Netanyahu praised the soldiers for their decisive action, stating, "Our forces are operating with increased strength to thwart terror and are carrying out extensive arrest waves. We will pursue Hamas terrorists and their patrons everywhere and at all times. You have no hiding place."
Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed that the terrorists were eliminated by officers who responded rapidly to the scene. He noted that the large quantity of ammunition found in the vehicle prevented a more severe attack. In addition to firearms, dozens of other weapons, including M16s, Carlo submachine guns, airsoft guns, and four explosive devices, were discovered.
In parallel, IDF and Border Police forces have initiated offensive operations in the Hebron area, imposing a full closure on the city and surrounding villages. Operations are ongoing in the homes of the terrorists and other suspects. Over the past week, security forces have conducted dozens of counter-terrorism operations across the West Bank, arresting over 70 wanted individuals, including those affiliated with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, as well as inciters against Israel.
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