Netanyahu Orders West Bank Operation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a massive operation in the West Bank after gunmen killed two soldiers in Hebron on Friday morning.

“We will evacuate the residents, we will go from house to house, we will also seize the weapons there, and all the terrorist infrastructure will be dealt with and destroyed”

Two Soldiers Killed in Hebron

The attack took place at a temporary military checkpoint at the entrance of the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday.

Smotrich Calls for West Bank Demolition

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordered immediate demolition of illegal Arab structures adjacent to the attack site within the next hour.

“Following the attack, I have ordered the immediate demolition of a wide row of illegal Arab structures adjacent to the attack site”

Military Kills Attackers

Israeli forces killed the two attackers and three soldiers were lightly wounded in the attack at the checkpoint.

Elections Next Week

Israeli elections on October 27 are a referendum on Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister, following Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

Settler Violence Rises

Settler violence has increased in the West Bank since the start of the year, with dozens of Palestinians killed.