Days before Israeli election, military conducts massive West Bank operation
The Israeli military is pressing ahead with a massive operation in the occupied West Bank, displacing hundreds of Palestinians and placing major restrictions on Palestinian movement. The crackdown comes in response to a gun attack in Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others. The Hebron municipality reported that the operation displaced more than 2,200 Palestinians, including nearly 300 children under the age of 18. Soldiers razed a neighborhood in Hebron, driving families from their homes during nighttime evictions.
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- ✓ The Israeli military carried out a massive operation in the occupied West Bank following a gun attack in Hebron on Friday that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others.
- ✓ The Hebron municipality stated that the military operation displaced more than 2,200 Palestinians, including nearly 300 children under the age of 18.
- ✓ Palestinian families described nighttime evictions and being given two hours to leave their homes as soldiers razed a neighborhood in Hebron.
- ✓ Exit polls indicated voters rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and gave his opponents a solid majority in parliament.
What changed
The Israeli military continued its sweep through the occupied West Bank on Sunday, enforcing strict movement restrictions and displacement orders following the fatal Friday gun attack.
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Israeli Military Conducts Massive West Bank Operation Before Election
The Israeli military is pressing ahead with a massive operation in the occupied West Bank, displacing hundreds of Palestinians and placing major restrictions on Palestinian movement. The crackdown comes in response to a gun attack in Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others. The Hebron municipality reported that the operation displaced more than 2,200 Palestinians, including nearly 300 children under the age of 18. Soldiers razed a neighborhood in Hebron, driving families from their homes during nighttime evictions.
Why it matters
The military operation arrives in the final days before a tense Israeli election viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his security policies. Ahead of the vote, the military announced plans to close West Bank crossings. This security escalation follows fatal violence in Hebron that spurred intense public scrutiny and criticism over military readiness.
What is confirmed
- The Israeli military carried out a massive operation in the occupied West Bank following a gun attack in Hebron on Friday that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others.
- The Hebron municipality stated that the military operation displaced more than 2,200 Palestinians, including nearly 300 children under the age of 18.
- Palestinian families described nighttime evictions and being given two hours to leave their homes as soldiers razed a neighborhood in Hebron.
- Exit polls indicated voters rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and gave his opponents a solid majority in parliament.
What to watch next
- Whether disparate political parties can successfully form a government following the election exit polls showing no clear winner.
- Official updates from the Israeli military regarding the duration and scope of the West Bank operation and border closures.
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- The New York Times — Israel Launches Crackdown in West Bank After Deadly Attack
- The Guardian — Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
- NBC News — Bulldozers tear down home as Israel cracks down in the West Bank
- Politico — Days before Israeli election, military conducts massive West Bank operation
- Al Jazeera — Why Israel’s latest assault on Hebron is so significant for the West Bank
- CBS News — Israeli military to close West Bank crossings ahead of upcoming elections as massive operation underway
- The Jerusalem Post — Israel must confront double standards in Hebron security, accountability - opinion
- Haaretz — '2 hours to leave': Palestinians describe nighttime IDF eviction in Hebron
- Israel National News — 'A very serious military failure': Father of fallen soldier demands answers
- www.ctvnews.ca — Israel election: Military conducts massive West Bank operation
- www.asiaone.com — Voters rebuke Netanyahu but exit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel's election
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