Hebron Shooting and West Bank Lockdown

Israel Orders West Bank Lockdown After Deadly Attack

Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a major military operation and a full lockdown of the West Bank after two soldiers were killed in a shooting attack.

Following a shooting attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian gunmen near Hebron, Israel imposed a full West Bank lockdown and ordered a major military operation. Prime Minister Netanyahu blamed Hamas and vowed to demolish the attackers' neighborhood.

The story originated from a shooting attack at an Israeli checkpoint in Hebron, resulting in casualties and a military response including demolitions and lockdowns.

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