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Hebron Mayor: 5,000 Palestinians Displaced or Affected by Israeli Siege

Hebron Mayor Yousef Al-Jaabari reported that around 5,000 Palestinians have been displaced or harmed by an Israeli military operation and siege in the city, now in its fifth day.

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What happened

01Approximately 5,000 Palestinians displaced or affected by Israeli military actions in Hebron over five days.
02Hebron Mayor Yousef Al-Jaabari described the situation as a severe siege and collective punishment.
03Significant damage reported to homes, infrastructure, and businesses, leading to factory closures.
04Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz acknowledged displacing 2,000 Palestinians to dismantle Hamas infrastructure.
05Local sources dispute the presence of Hamas infrastructure, calling the operation retaliatory.

The operation has caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and businesses, with factories closing and workers unable to reach jobs. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated about 2,000 Palestinians were displaced to dismantle "Hamas infrastructure," a claim local sources dispute, calling the operation retaliatory against civilians.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arab48, the latest report. Read Arab48’s original