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IDF on High Alert After Deadly Hebron Attack Ahead of Elections

Following a deadly shooting attack near Hebron that killed two IDF soldiers and wounded three, the Israeli military has been placed on high alert just days before national elections. Forces have imposed a closure on Hebron and surrounding villages, with additional troops deployed to the Central Command.

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What happened

01Two IDF soldiers were killed and three wounded in a shooting attack near Hebron.
02The IDF has imposed a closure on Hebron and surrounding villages and is on high alert.
03Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the Judea and Samaria region.
04The attack occurred just four days before Israeli national elections.
05The two assailants, identified as Hamas members, were killed by IDF soldiers.
06The IDF stated the soldiers' actions prevented a larger attack on civilians.

Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the Judea and Samaria region and vowed to pursue Hamas terrorists. The IDF stated that the soldiers' actions prevented a larger attack, while acknowledging the heavy price paid.

Translated and summarized by baba from Channel 13, the latest report. Read Channel 13’s original