Israel demolishes homes in Hebron after soldier killings

Netanyahu promised to launch a major operation on the occupied West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Hebron area, where an attack on Israeli soldiers occurred in the morning of October 23, resulting in the deaths of two IDF members.

Consensus

Two IDF soldiers were killed in an attack on a military checkpoint in Hebron on October 23.
The attackers were killed by Israeli forces at the scene.
Israel imposed a full blockade on Hebron.
Israeli forces began demolishing residential buildings in Hebron on October 23.
The attack was classified as a terrorist act by Israeli authorities.
Preliminary investigations indicate the attackers were armed with a large amount of ammunition intended for a larger-scale attack.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to prepare for full isolation of the West Bank.
The operation is being framed as the largest since 1967, when Israel gained control of the West Bank.
Mass arrests and increased security measures are underway.
The incident occurred just days before Israeli parliamentary elections.

Points of divergence

Netanyahu initially claimed to have ordered a full closure of the West Bank, but later clarified he was only considering expanding restrictions from Hebron to the entire region. — meduza
The attack occurred in the Hebron area on the West Bank, and the attackers were identified as members of Hamas. — interfax
Five people were injured in the attack, two in critical condition, and the attackers were 27-year-old residents of Hebron named Mohammed and Firas Djaaba. — vedomosti
The attackers were believed to be planning a large-scale attack on civilians, but their plan was thwarted by IDF forces. — tg_dwglavnoe
The IDF conducted forced evacuations in the area, citing precedent from the 2025 evacuations of Jenin and Nour Shams refugee camps. — meduza

Coverage (9 sources)

Netanyahu promised to conduct a major operation on the occupied West Bank — DOXA
Israel demolishes homes in Hebron after death of two Israeli soldiers following shooting opened by Palestinians — BBC News Русская служба
Israel announced its largest operation in the West Bank of Jordan in almost 60 years — Вести
Israel began demolishing residential quarters in Hebron on the West Bank. Reason — killing of two IDF soldiers — Meduza
Israel plans largest since 1967 operation on the West Bank of Jordan — Интерфакс
Israel prepares to launch large-scale military operation on the West Bank of the Jordan River, Netanyahu says. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Netanyahu ordered to prepare blockade of the entire West Bank — Ведомости
Israel prepares full blockade of West Bank of Jordan River after reports of attack — DW Главное
Israel intends to isolate Hebron and the entire West Bank after the attack — Вести

Israel demolishes homes in Hebron after soldier killings

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