Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack

Bezalel Smotrich, the Minister in the Ministry of Defense and Finance Minister, ordered the immediate demolitions to deter terrorism and exact a heavy price. The Civil Administration's inspection unit carried out the demolitions using engineering tools, after Palestinian residents were quickly evacuated from the area. The work was scheduled to proceed throughout the afternoon and conclude before the start of Shabbat, though Alarab reported the demolitions were set to continue through Saturday.

In addition to the demolitions, Smotrich announced the approval of four new farms in the southern Hebron Hills. He also stated that he had reached an agreement with the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister to map the area for further action. Earlier, Smotrich had posted on social media that a comprehensive military campaign in Judea and Samaria and the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority are unavoidable.

Following the attack, security forces imposed a tight cordon and a closure on the cities of Hebron and Halhul. The IDF deployed additional military forces to the Judea Brigade to bolster security and expand offensive operations in the region.