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Netanyahu Orders Hebron Lockdown and West Bank Closure Until After Elections

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Netanyahu Orders Hebron Cordon After Foiled Large-Scale Hamas Attack

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a cordon of Hebron after a shooting attack at Yehuda Junction, where five Israelis were wounded. Evidence suggests the Hamas terrorists were planning a much larger attack, which soldiers thwarted. The IDF reported the terrorists were stopped at a checkpoint and engaged soldiers for over 20 minutes before being eliminated. Netanyahu vowed to pursue Hamas terrorists and those who sent them, stating "You have nowhere to hide."

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  • Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered Hebron cordoned off after a shooting attack wounded five Israelis.
  • Evidence suggests Hamas terrorists were planning a much larger attack, thwarted by soldiers.
  • Two terrorists were eliminated after a 20-minute firefight at a checkpoint near Yehuda Junction.
  • The IDF stated the soldiers' actions prevented a far more serious attack on civilians.
  • Netanyahu vowed to pursue Hamas terrorists and their handlers relentlessly.
  • A complete closure was imposed on Hebron to prevent copycat attacks.

Israel National News publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Israel National News’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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