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IDF Soldiers Thwart Major Attack, Two Soldiers Killed
On Friday, October 23, 2026, IDF soldiers thwarted a major terrorist attack targeting Israeli civilians near Hebron. Two IDF soldiers were killed during the confrontation with the terrorists.
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What happened
- 01IDF soldiers thwarted a major terrorist attack targeting Israeli civilians near Hebron on Friday, October 23, 2026.
- 02Two IDF soldiers were killed during the confrontation that prevented the terrorist attack.
- 03Major General Avi Bluth praised the bravery of the fallen soldiers, stating they blocked the attack with their bodies.
- 04The IDF launched a significant counter-terrorism operation in the Hebron area to destroy terror infrastructure.
- 05A closure was imposed on Hebron, Dura, and Halhul as part of the military operation.
- 06Major General Avi Bluth vowed that security forces would apprehend all terrorists involved in the incident.
Major General Avi Bluth, Commander of the Central Command, praised the fallen soldiers for preventing a severe attack with their bodies and acting as a shield for Israeli citizens. He extended his condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers.
In response to the attack, the IDF launched a significant counter-terrorism operation in the area. The operation includes imposing a closure on Hebron, Dura, and Halhul to destroy all forms of terror infrastructure and apprehend all terrorists involved.
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