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Israeli forces launch Hebron operation after attack kills two soldiers
A shooting in Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded several others on October 23.
Israeli forces then launched an operation in the West Bank city, where the attack took place.
The military says the operation is focused on the area where the gunmen operated.
Troops are searching for weapons and what the military calls terror infrastructure, and questioning dozens of suspects.
The operation is expected to last several days, according to the military.
Hebron and nearby Palestinian towns and villages are under closure, and residents in the area can leave through designated exits after questioning and security checks.
The military also says it has measured the gunmen’s homes ahead of possible demolition.
Israeli forces launched an operation around Hebron after a shooting attack killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others.
The military said the operation would focus on the area where the attackers operated and was expected to last several days.
Israeli forces said they were searching for weapons and what they called terror infrastructure, while also demolishing structures they described as security risks.
The army imposed closures around Hebron and nearby areas, and said residents could leave through three designated exits after questioning and security checks.
Palestinian reports and residents described demolitions and raids in several locations, including Hebron and Nablus.
- Who
- Israeli forces, including the army, Shin Bet and Border Police, launched the operation after two gunmen attacked Israeli soldiers.
- What
- A shooting killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others; Israeli forces began an operation and imposed closures.
- When
- The attack and start of the operation were reported on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Around Hebron in the occupied West Bank, with reports of raids in other West Bank locations including Nablus.
- Why
- Israel said the operation was a response to the shooting and aimed to locate weapons and dismantle what it called terror infrastructure.
Residents near demolition sites
Israeli military
Demolitions
Residents near demolition sites
Residents told Reuters that the buildings had nothing to do with the attackers.
Israeli military
The army said it was demolishing illegal structures that could pose a security risk at the site of the attack.
A shooting near Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others.
Israeli forces began an operation around Hebron, saying it would last several days.
The army said it had closed Hebron and nearby areas and designated three exits for residents.
Palestinian reports described demolitions and raids in Hebron and other West Bank locations.
- Israeli soldiers killed
- 2
- Israeli soldiers wounded
- 3
- Operation location
- Hebron area, occupied West Bank
- Expected operation length
- Several days
- Designated exits for residents
- 3
- Reported additional raid location
- Nablus
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What people are saying
targeted and thorough searches… in the area to locate and dismantle terror infrastructure and weapons, and to interrogate many dozens of suspects
focused and limited to the area from which the terrorists operated
schwere Anschlag
We may do another little Epic Fury