Israel Escalates Military Operations in Hebron After Soldier Deaths

The slain soldiers were identified as Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman, 23, and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, 20. The two attackers were identified as Mohammed and Ahmed Al-Jab'a. Following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a closure of Hebron and vowed a broad "house by house" search of the city, stating that the military has prepared a comprehensive plan for Judea and Samaria.

The military operation is concentrated in the area from which the terrorists emerged and involves searching for weapons, dismantling terrorist infrastructure, and interrogating dozens of suspects. The Civil Administration began demolishing structures near the attack site, though the High Court of Justice issued an interim order to halt business demolitions.

Residents in the operational zone are permitted to leave through three designated checkpoints after undergoing security screening and interrogation. Meanwhile, Palestinian security sources reported that Israeli forces raided several areas within Hebron, and a complete lockdown was imposed across the entire Hebron Governorate, leading to the suspension of classes and public transportation.