IDF Seals Homes of Militants After Two Soldiers Killed in Hebron

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sealed the homes of two militants in Hebron overnight, following a clash last week that resulted in the deaths of Senior Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svillam. Three other soldiers were lightly wounded in the same incident. The militants involved were killed by security forces at the scene, according to an army spokesperson. The sealing of the residences occurred after the commander of the Central Military District issued an order for their confiscation and temporary sealing. The IDF is preparing for the next stage, which involves the complete demolition of these structures, a standard response to terrorist attacks. Operational activities in the Hebron area continued with forces from the Paratroopers Brigade and the Maglan unit. Over the past night, the military arrested 12 individuals suspected of involvement in extremist activities during raids across several city neighborhoods where risks of further attacks persisted. During targeted searches, military units confiscated illegal weapons and ammunition, as well as vehicles used without proper authorization or intended for militant use. The overall scope of the campaign in Hebron has expanded, with security forces inspecting over 500 locations and detaining approximately 50 suspects. Military leadership emphasized their intent to maintain a high level of activity in the sector until all threats are neutralized.