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Israel Orders West Bank Closure Ahead of Election
Israel prepares full West Bank closure after Hebron shooting days before election.
In brief
Israel prepares full West Bank closure after Hebron shooting days before election. Israel ordered security forces to close West Bank following two soldier deaths in Hebron shooting days before election. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Hebron Shooting
Two Israeli soldiers died in a Hebron checkpoint shooting with three injured.
Netanyahu's Response
Netanyahu ordered full west bank closure days before election amid security concerns.
Soldiers Killed
Staff sergeant ron yonatan roytnman and sergeant yuval shai svilem died in attack.
Hamas Reaction
Hamas called shooting heroic but did not claim responsibility for attack.
At a glance
Israel ordered security forces to close West Bank following two soldier deaths in Hebron shooting days before election.
