World · Middle East · 15 hrs ago
Palestinians return to damaged homes after Israeli operation in Hebron
Two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in a shooting at a military checkpoint near Hebron on October 23; the gunmen were shot dead.
Israel then carried out an 11-day military operation in Hebron, the West Bank’s largest city.
Israeli authorities demolished the gunmen’s homes, and dozens of other buildings were destroyed.
Hundreds of families were forced from their homes, while soldiers searched buildings and dozens of people were arrested.
Wael al-Jabaa, the father of one gunman, was detained for 10 days and said he was mistreated; the Israeli military did not address his allegations.
Thousands of Palestinians have returned after Israeli forces withdrew, but some found their homes damaged, vandalised or robbed.
Palestinians returned to homes in Hebron after Israeli forces withdrew from an 11-day military operation.
Many found homes damaged, vandalised or robbed, and hundreds of families had been forced to leave.
The operation followed a shooting at a military checkpoint on October 23 in which two Israeli soldiers were killed.
Israeli authorities demolished the homes of the gunmen and destroyed dozens of other buildings.
Wael al-Jabaa, whose home was demolished, said he was detained for 10 days and alleged mistreatment in custody.
- Who
- Palestinian residents of Hebron returned to their homes after Israeli forces withdrew.
- What
- Israeli forces carried out an 11-day operation, during which gunmen's homes and dozens of other buildings were destroyed and families were displaced.
- When
- The shooting that preceded the operation happened on October 23. Residents were permitted to return this week, according to the article.
- Where
- Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
- Why
- The operation followed a shooting at a military checkpoint in which two Israeli soldiers were killed and others were injured.
Israeli authorities
Palestinian residents affected by the operation
Purpose of operation
Israeli authorities
Israeli forces said soldiers were searching for weapons and terrorists.
Palestinian residents affected by the operation
Residents described being forced from their homes and returning to damaged or ransacked properties.
Demolition and damage
Israeli authorities
Israeli authorities demolished the gunmen's homes and dozens of other buildings in a show of force.
Palestinian residents affected by the operation
Wael al-Jabaa described the loss of his home, while other families reported damage and missing or broken belongings.
Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint, killing two and injuring others.
The shooting triggered an 11-day Israeli military operation and siege of Hebron.
Wael al-Jabaa was arrested and held for 10 days.
Thousands of Palestinians were permitted to return after Israeli forces withdrew.
- Shooting
- Two Israeli soldiers killed; others injured
- Shootout
- 20 minutes
- Operation
- 11-day siege of Hebron
- Displacement
- Hundreds of families forced from their homes
- Wael al-Jabaa's detention
- 10 days
- Hamouda al-Jabaa
- 27 years old; had two children
What people are saying
We will act to destroy this place, to change it completely
You cannot resist them, you can't use any other means, you have to be silent and co-exist with them
You have five minutes to leave your house. There is a military operation in the area and you have to leave the house.