Netanyahu Orders West Bank Lockdown After Deadly Hebron Shooting
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a lockdown of Hebron and a full closure of the West Bank on October 23, 2026, after two suspected Hamas operatives were killed in a shootout. The assailants, who carried significant weaponry, were reportedly preparing for a major attack. The Israeli military admitted to a lack of precise intelligence prior to the incident. IDF forces subsequently conducted raids in the Hebron area.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a lockdown of Hebron and a full West Bank closure after a shooting attack.
- Two suspected Hamas operatives were killed by Israeli forces near Hebron on October 23, 2026.
- The assailants carried a large amount of ammunition and weapons, including an M16 and explosives.
- The Israeli military acknowledged a lack of precise intelligence before the attack.
- IDF forces conducted raids in Hebron and surrounding villages following the incident.
Following a serious shooting attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an immediate lockdown of the city and preparations for a full closure of the West Bank. The two assailants, identified as relatives of the Jaaba family from Hebron, known for Hamas ties, were killed by Israeli forces after a 20-minute firefight. Initial army investigations suggest they were preparing for a major operation, carrying a large cache of ammunition, an M16 rifle, a pistol, and four explosive devices. The military acknowledged a lack of precise intelligence beforehand, while also considering the possibility of external direction for the attack. The operation involved soldiers from the "Ari" battalion of the Home Front Command and the 101st Battalion. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the soldiers for preventing a larger attack and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He vowed to pursue Hamas operatives and those who sent them, stating they have "nowhere to hide." The IDF subsequently reinforced its presence in the West Bank and initiated raids in Hebron and surrounding villages, targeting the homes of the assailants and other suspects.
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