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Netanyahu Orders Hebron Cordon After Foiled Large-Scale Hamas Attack
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.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered Hebron cordoned off after a shooting attack wounded five Israelis.
- 02Evidence suggests Hamas terrorists were planning a much larger attack, thwarted by soldiers.
- 03Two terrorists were eliminated after a 20-minute firefight at a checkpoint near Yehuda Junction.
- 04The IDF stated the soldiers' actions prevented a far more serious attack on civilians.
- 05Netanyahu vowed to pursue Hamas terrorists and their handlers relentlessly.
- 06A complete closure was imposed on Hebron to prevent copycat attacks.
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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Netanyahu Orders Hebron Cordon After Foiled Large-Scale Hamas Attack
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