Israeli Forces Withdraw from Hebron After 10-Day Military Operation

Israeli occupation forces withdrew from the Al-Jaladeh and Ain Deir Baha areas, and other neighborhoods in Hebron, on Monday morning, concluding a ten-day military operation and siege. The operation involved raids and attacks on homes and businesses, forcing dozens of families to evacuate their residences. Following the withdrawal, residents began returning to their homes, and life gradually resumed in the city, with students returning to schools and universities. The Mayor of Hebron, Yousef Al-Jaabari, stated that the municipality is assessing the damage caused by the operation. He reported daily economic losses of approximately 12 million shekels, with around 4,000 businesses affected. Al-Jaabari confirmed that all displaced families can now return to their homes. The Israeli military operation in Hebron began on October 23, following a shooting incident near the city that resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and injuries to three others. The perpetrators of the shooting were killed. Since then, Israel imposed a closure on the city and its surroundings, tightened movement restrictions, raided homes, evacuated dozens, and converted some into military posts. According to Hebron municipality data, approximately 780 families, comprising about 5,000 people, were displaced or affected, and over 100 individuals were arrested in the governorate during the initial days of the operation. Upon returning, residents expressed their determination to remain in their homes and their rejection of displacement.